The Lincoln County News

This summer, in the woods of Washington, elementary school students from across RSU 40 are taking part in quintessential summer camp activities, including playing among the camp’s tall pines, practicing archery and crafts, leaping into deep, cool water, and, during quiet moments of reflection, writing postcards home.

Grief, accountability, and mental health are at the forefront of Wiscasset-based author Robert Conlin Jr.’s latest book, “The Lewiston Shootings: an all-American tragedy.”

The chef of two Damariscotta eateries has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing more than $3,000 worth of food items and alcohol from Hannaford Supermarket.

During a meeting the evening of Tuesday, July 30, the Wiscasset Select Board voted unanimously to explore relocating the town’s wastewater treatment plant to the current public works site.

Following a tense conversation during a Wiscasset Select Board meeting on July 16, a firearm discharge ordinance was dismissed by the board due to its potential legal implications.

After a state inspection in April found enough violations to declare the property an “imminent health hazard,” the Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb voluntarily gave up its state lodging license, removing itself from state jurisdiction.

Following the discovery of a Waldoboro man’s body at a home in Cushing on Friday, July 12, two men connected to his death are in custody.

The Bristol Select Board will not reform the town’s comprehensive plan committee to address needed edits to the draft plan and will instead enlist the services of the Midcoast Council of Governments in Damariscotta.

Despite its closure to the public last fall, The Morris Farm in Wiscasset will continue to be part of the community, as Maine Farmland Trust is currently in the process of purchasing the farm.

Music in Blue – the color, the emotion, the musical style – will be celebrated this August when Salt Bay Chamberfest returns to the Midcoast for its 30th season.