The Lincoln County News

Judy Tunkle, D-Dresden, is ready to see change occur in the Legislature and communication between representatives and constituents heightened, inspiring her bid for House District 53.

Over the more than 44 years that Frank Hample lived in Somerville, the former selectman, planner, volunteer, and family man made a lasting mark on his town, on Lincoln County, and on the state of Maine. Those who knew Hample, though, say that he was never one to seek out accolades or recognition for his service.

Four individuals and three entities were awarded for their work in caring for patients and controlling the scene of a fatal crash in Dresden during a Wiscasset Select Board meeting the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 17.

From across the county and across the state, family, friends, and admirers gathered at the New Harbor fire station Friday, Sept. 13 to pay their final respects and celebrate the life of retired Bristol Fire Chief Ron Pendleton.

Four town officials announced their resignations during a meeting of the Somerville Select Board on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

A dozen chimes rang out from the fog bell at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park on Saturday, Sept. 14, though not for their intended purpose of warning sailors away from the rocky shore.

Community members and local businesses were recognized for their contribution to the area at the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau’s annual meeting and awards ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Rep. Katrina J. Smith, a Realtor and real estate investor, is focusing on jobs and independence for individuals during her campaign to represent House District 62 for a second term in the Legislature.

Pamela J. Swift, D-Palermo, a retired physician turned small-scale farmer, said she would bring a commitment to working across the aisle and focus on health care, agriculture, and the environment to represent House District 62.

Mainers from Lincoln County and beyond gathered at the Trump Wall on Route 220 in Waldoboro on Saturday, Sept. 7, to enjoy an afternoon of food, conversation, and speeches from local Republican candidates and politicians.

The pain was still obvious when Zach Gilbert’s loved ones gathered at his sister’s house in Nobleboro to tell a stranger about the late Newcastle man on Monday, Sept. 9. Yet, as the stories come and the tears flow, chuckles and giggles follow as one happy memory falls into another.

Hidden Valley Farm, of Whitefield, was named one of four finalists for the New England Leopold Conservation Award.

The Somerville Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a grant totaling $470,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which the department plans to use for a new tanker, department Treasurer Jessica Peaslee told the Somerville Select Board at a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4.