Lincoln County, ME

Families are invited to Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta on Friday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. for a special children's program about local writer Barbara Cooney. Children will be treated to a read-aloud story and conversation about author and illustrator Barbara Cooney of Damariscotta. Cooney wrote over 100 children's books and was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal and a National Book Award.

For 95 years, Moody’s Diner has been a signature business in Lincoln County. Thousands of customers have experienced the classic diner, dining on homemade baked goods and home cooked meals. The business recently added a new feature to the Moody’s experience – an ice cream stand called A Twist of Moody’s.

Lincoln County is involved in an on-going conversation with the Maine Judicial Branch about air quality in Wiscasset Superior Court. The state judicial branch has proposed installing an ultra-violet, germicidal irradiation unit in the building, but county commissioners oppose the proposal in favor of preserving the 198-year-old building’s historical look.

One man was LifeFlighted to Maine Medical Center in Portland after a single-vehicle crash on Biscay Road in Bremen engulfed his truck in flames on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 2. Bystanders and members of the Bremen Fire Department extracted the driver, Roy Benner, 67, of Damariscotta, from his blue...

For over a decade, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has contracted with Maine Pretrial Services to provide pre-arraignment screening and risk assessment, release and supervision for criminal defendants. In recent years, MPS has sought modest annual contract increases, but for 2022-23, MPS received a 27.9% increase from the Lincoln County Commissioners.

Lincoln County is blessed with an abundance of local restaurants and food-related businesses. From familiar favorites to newer arrivals, these eateries cater to different tastes and highlight different industries. Supporting these local businesses provides numerous economic and environmental benefits to the area. To begin with, dollars spent at your favorite...

An 18-year-old Massachusetts man died in Southport last week when the motor vehicle he was operating left the roadway sometime after midnight, struck a tree, and burst into flames. According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the state medical examiner has confirmed the identity of the deceased as James T. Pener,...

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 247 calls for service for the period of July 26 to Aug. 2. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 6,311 calls for service. Shale L. Maynard, 32, of Jefferson was issued a summons July 28 for Operating under the Influence, on Waldoboro Road, Jefferson, by Deputy Matthew Ryan.

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 identified at LincolnHealth continues to fluctuate, with a slight decrease this past week. From July 25-31, the hospital tested 218 individuals with 28 positive results, for a positivity rate of 12.9%. This rate is down from 15.89%. July saw a 76% increase in...

For over a decade, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has contracted with Maine Pretrial Services to provide pre-arraignment screening and risk assessment, release and supervision for criminal defendants. In recent years, MPS has sought modest annual contract increases, but for 2022-23, MPS received a 27.9% increase from the Lincoln County Commissioners.

Central Lincoln County YMCA Racket and Paddle Sports Director Lisa Gilbride, the face of racket sports at the Y for the past 27 years, is retiring at the end of July. There will be a celebration in her honor in September. Her bubbly personality, wide smile, easygoing nature, and devotion...

Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, and Alex Titcomb, co-founders of The Dinner Table PAC, gave a presentation at the Lincoln County Republican meeting in Wiscasset on Wednesday, July 27. Alex Titcomb is the State Committee Man for Sagadahoc County. Rep. Libby is serving her first term as a member of the Maine House of Representatives.

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) has announced their last call for reservations and their list of confirmed candidates and elected officials planning to attend its Family Fun Day Lobster Bake, Sunday, Aug. 7, noon to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted for the sixth year at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro.

On July 19, Lincoln County Commissioners announced their Fiscal Year 23 budget calendar. On July 6, a notice was sent to outside organizations seeking proposed FY 23 overall budgets. On July 8, each department received budget request forms. On July 29, caucus notification letters were sent to each town. Letters were also sent to the legislative delegation regarding budget advisory committee delegates.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Debby Schling has called Maine ‘home’ for over twenty years now. She spends her time between her two residences in Damariscotta and South Bristol, which allows her familiarity and comfort across several Mid-coast communities. Debby takes pride in her understanding of what draws so many families and individuals to Lincoln County, using such knowledge to provide top-notch real estate services to buyers and sellers alike.