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Low Voter Turnout In Wiscasset, Several Budget Articles Rejected
There is no doubt Wiscasset voters will be going back to the polls again very soon.

Less than 14 percent of Wiscasset voters cast their ballots June 11, rejecting proposed budgets for assessing/human resources, planning, code enforcement budget, the transfer station budget, contingency, the capital reserve account, the capital reserve account for capital improvement, and the pay-as-you-throw amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Weather Update: Strong Thunderstorms and Hail Threaten Lincoln County
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding strong thunderstorms impacting Lincoln and Knox counties through 4:45 p.m.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Route 129 in South Bristol Closed by Fallen Tree
South Bristol firefighters are on the scene of a tree down on Route 129 due to a sudden downpour. The tree is blocking the road and live electrical wires are involved, according to a report from the scene. Route 129 will remain closed until the tree and lines can be cleared, according to a report.
Monday, June 17, 2013
South Bristol Celebrates Tradition at Boat Launch
The five boat-builders of the South Bristol School eighth-grade class launched two skiffs today without a formal blessing, but with plenty of community spirit.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Arrest Made in BCS Vandalism Case
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile from Bristol and charged him with aggravated criminal mischief in connection to vandalism of the athletic field behind the Bristol Consolidated School earlier this week.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Waldoboro Man Arrested in Animal Cruelty Case Identified
The man arrested by Waldoboro Police on June 13 and charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty in regard to the alleged abuse of a dog by shooting pellets or BB's into the dog's skin has been identified as Aaron Armstrong, 32, of Waldoboro.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Damariscotta Approves Property Ordinance, Keeps Parking Officers
Damariscotta voters retained parking officers, approved a property maintenance ordinance and reduced the hours of a police department position at annual town meeting June 12.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Stray Dog Riddled With BBs Doing Well
The Lincoln County Animal Shelter has alerted police about a case of animal cruelty involving a dog brought to the shelter 10 days ago.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Vandals Damage Bristol Athletic Field
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the Bristol Consolidated School athletic field, located behind the school on Route 130 in Bristol.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
After 35 Years, WMS Teacher Debbie Gray Moves On
Debbie Gray has spent the last 35 years teaching fifth grade at Wiscasset Middle School, and at the end of this school year she's moving on.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Whitefield Twins Come Out On Top
Whitefield twins Robert and Stephen Soohey credit a sense of supportive competitiveness and balance in their lives for helping them excel and leading them to become Eskine Academy's 2013 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Barn, Boats And Vehicles Destroyed In Jefferson Blaze
An early evening fire in Jefferson destroyed a barn and most of its contents, and melted the vinyl siding on an adjacent building.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Al Railsback Retires From DLWA
Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, or DLWA, said farewell to Alan Railsback at a retirement celebration at Damariscotta Lake Farms Restaurant's banquet facility in Jefferson June 7.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Waldoboro Elects Miller, Budget Articles Fail
Ronald Miller will take a seat on the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen, after citizens in June 11 balloting chose the Dutch Neck resident over Robert Butler and Darrell Goldrup in a 264 to 237 to 61 vote.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Edgecomb Man Summoned For High-Speed Pursuit
An Edgecomb man has been summoned for alleged participation in a high-speed pursuit ending in a rollover in Wiscasset on May 9.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Newcastle Names Interim Town Administrator
Newcastle Town Clerk Lynn Maloney, who also serves as the registrar of voters, tax collector and deputy treasurer, has added another job: interim town administrator.
Friday, May 31, 2013


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