| Beneficial Rainfall is the Only Effect of Earl |
Downshifting to a Tropical Storm as it passed through Maine waters and tracking further east than forecast, Earl left no significant damage behind in Lincoln County. In fact, the steady overnight rainfall that was Earl's most obvious effect was badly needed in Lincoln County after a four-day heat wave.
Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
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| Boaters and Fishermen Prepare For Hurricane Earl |
Local shipyards and, to a lesser extent, commercial fishing ports bustled with activity Sept. 2-3, in preparation for high seas on the fringe of Hurricane Earl.
Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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| Dresden Puts Tax-Acquired Properties Up For Bid |
The Dresden Board of Selectmen agreed to place seven tax-acquired properties up for bid at their bimonthly meeting Aug. 30. All seven properties are vacant.
According to Chair John Rzasa, the properties have been town-owned for several years now. "It's time," said Rzasa.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Damariscotta Police Issue Additional Summons In Forgery Case |
The Damariscotta Police Department summonsed James Baker, 20, of Somerville and John P. Hourihan, 20, of Damariscotta, on Aug. 20, for two counts each of Class D forgery.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Rockland Man Accused Of Animal Abuse Appears In Court |
Donald Genthner, the 51-year-old Rockland man accused of causing the deaths of several horses under his care on a Waldoboro farm last fall appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court in Wiscasset Aug. 19 for a routine appearance.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Local Organizations In Danger Of Losing Non-Profit Status |
According to the Internal Revenue Service, a host of area non-profit organizations are at risk of losing their tax-exempt status if they fail to file the necessary paperwork by Oct. 15.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| LCN Welcomes Matthew J. Stilphen |
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The Lincoln County News is pleased to welcome Matthew J. Stilphen to its staff as general assignment reporter.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Mount Hunger Dispute Heats Up |
In an impassioned and occasionally heated meeting Monday night, the Edgecomb Board of Selectmen outlined a plan of attack for the growing dispute over the Mount Hunger gravel pit site, addressed the progress of the new fire station, called for a public hearing on the Gateway 1 District development and honored the 250th anniversary of Lincoln County.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Communications Center Work Forms Bond Between Dispatchers, Community |
The Lincoln County Communications Center goes quiet for a second and the three on-duty dispatchers stop for a well deserved bite to eat. Before fork can be brought to mouth, the phones start ringing off the hook.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Damariscotta Man Survives Plane Crash With Minor Injuries |
William Hamilton, 73, of Damariscotta, suffered minor injuries Aug. 29 after his Cessna 120 crash landed next to Rt. 73 near the Knox County Regional Airport in South Thomaston, along the Owls Head town line.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Bieler Bid For Reduced Sentence Denied |
An application for a sentencing appeal, filed in the Maine Supreme Judicial Court by Earl "Buddy" Bieler, was denied without comment by a panel of justices Aug. 31, according to the court clerk's office in Portland.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Southport Bridge Falls Victim To The Heat |
The heat wave of 2010 claimed another victim Aug. 31 as the Southport Bridge was knocked out of operation due to an electrical shortage.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Two Former DB&T Employees Face Theft Charges |
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Two former Damariscotta Bank and Trust employees, including former Vice President Roger Smith, face theft charges in connection with alleged fraud and extortion during their tenure at the bank.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Pensions: The next budget crisis: Part 2 |
Senior Reporter, Maine Center for Public Interest ReportingHow does a state of only 1.3 million people end up $4.4 billion behind in its payments for just one state program?
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| LCEMA Reviews Hurricane Preparedness |
In light of the recent activity in the Atlantic Ocean, Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency wishes to review information on hurricane preparedness: 72 hour disaster kits, and hurricane warnings to our citizens.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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