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| | News | | | Wiscasset Planning Board Approves Dam Removal | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
After weeks of meetings featuring various levels of public disapproval, the Wiscasset Planning Board unanimously approved site plan and shoreland zoning permits for the removal of the Lower Montsweag Brook Dam. |
Full Story |  | | Jefferson Sober House Faces Further Trials | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A proposed sober house in Jefferson faces an uncertain future as plans to pursue approval from the Jefferson Planning Board for a change of use on the building backers hope to use may be stalled. |
Full Story | | | GOP, Democrats Claim Organizational Lead Going Into Fall | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
It may only be the summer, but both the Lincoln County Republican and Democratic camps are ramping up campaign efforts in the last few months leading up to the midterm elections in November. Each side is claiming to have the organizational strength necessary for victory in the fall. Though most political analysts are predicting Republican gains, the Democrats believe their slate of candidates will perform well at both the local and state level. |
Full Story | | | LePage, Scontras Rally GOP, Tea Party Faithful With Four Town Whistle Stop Tour |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Republican 1st District Congressional candidate Dean Scontras joined Gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage on the Maine Eastern Railroad for a four-town whistle stop tour July 24. |
Full Story | | | Tax Issues Command Whitefield Board's Attention | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Whitefield selectman Sue McKeen reported she had spoken with a Maine Revenue Services official about a resident's request that an ad hoc committee be appointed to set local tax policy. McKeen said she was told policy is set through the Legislature. "Even an advisory group is a slippery slope," she said. "The town can't set policy, the state does it." |
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| | Sports | | | River Link Nears Completion, Ribbon Cutting On Aug. 23 | 
Twin brooks in Schmid Preserve |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A network of hiking trails linking Damariscotta River to the Sheepscot River is moving a step closer this summer. |
Full Story | | | Dirigo 1 For 3 At States | 
Dirigo catcher Cummings tags out opponent. |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
South Berwick handed Dirigo Little League baseball all-stars a 12-1 loss in their opening game of the state tournament on July 24 at the Hampden Newburgh Little League complex in Hampden.
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Full Story | | | Parent Places In International Race | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Dr. Richard Parent set sail aboard his yacht from New Harbor for a five-day race to Bermuda June 18. |
Full Story | | | 13th Annual Alvin Sproul Samoset 10K Set For Aug. 15 | 
Alvin Sproul race finish line, 2009. |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Celebrate Olde Bristol Days by running in the 13th Annual Alvin Sproul Samoset 10K road race on Sun., Aug. 15, beginning at 8 a.m. |
Full Story | | | Nova Scotia All-Stars Take On Medomak | 
Ryan Ripley takes on Nova Scotia opponent. |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Nova Scotia Provincial All-star team was headed to Thomas College basketball camp and wanted to pick up a game along the way. |
Full Story | | | Chipmunk Chatter from the Wawenock Golf Club | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
All the golfing news from Wawenock Golf Club. |
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| Current News |
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
Commissioners Grill Town And County Officials About Oxxfest Planning
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Less than 48 hours before gates open at Oxxfest, an all-day concert at the Wiscasset Raceway, the Lincoln County Commissioners grilled town and county officials about local preparedness in a special meeting Thursday morning, July 29. |
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| | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Waldoboro Police Arrest Newcastle Man For Alleged Assault
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Waldoboro Police arrested Charles Scavetta, 22, of Newcastle, on the morning of July 20. Scavetta was charged with gross sexual assault and assault and released on $2000 unsecured bail later the same morning. |
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| | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Bremen Fire Department To Hold Open House
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For the second year in a row, the annual Bremen Fire Department Open House will be held in conjunction with the Bremen Town House's annual Chocolate Sunday.
The open house will be held from 1-4 p.m., Sun., Aug. 1 at the Bremen fire station on Rt. 32. |
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| | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Four Facing Drug Charges In Lincoln County
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Four Lincoln County residents face various drug charges following the execution of two separate search warrants within the past week. |
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| | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Steeple Fundraisers Eye End Goal
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If all goes according to the plan, the Twin Villages will soon see the Damariscotta Baptist Church Steeple raised to its former position overlooking downtown Damariscotta. |
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| | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
DOT Ready To Commence Roadside Spraying In Lincoln County
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The Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) began its annual brush-control program July 6, spraying herbicides along roads throughout Maine, including roads in most Lincoln County towns.
The DOT will spray roads in every Lincoln County town except Southport, Monhegan Island Plantation and Hibbert's Gore. |
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| | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Clinton Collamore Resigns From Waldoboro Select Board
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Clinton Collamore, Chairman of the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen, announced in a letter to the board that he is resigning from his position on the Board of Selectmen. |
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Damariscotta Mil Rate Increases
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After doing the math, the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen raised the town's mil rate from 13.4 to 14 at their July 21 meeting. |
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Newcastle Accident Totals Three Cars
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No serious injuries resulted from a three-car accident at the corner of Mills and Academy Hill Roads in Newcastle, but all three vehicles were totaled. |
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Larson's Lunchbox Trio Raises Over $1000 For Food Pantry
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In an impressive tour de force of lobster roll making, the owners of Larson's Lunchbox served up 207 lobster rolls during a fundraiser for the Ecumenical Food Pantry July 14. Billy, Barbara "Barb" and son Eli Ganem raised $1120 in lobster roll sales and small donations at their Main St. storefront. |
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| Letters to the Editor |
| BACK ON TOP | Wednesday, July 28, 2010
One of the most popular pictures this newspaper has ever printed is a shot taken near the Lincoln Home looking out over the river as the moon rises over Damariscotta. |
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