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A "Maine Diploma" that can be awarded in special circumstances has been presented for the first time.
Sandbagging Coopers Mills Dam in Forecast
Whitefield selectmen are inviting volunteers to form a "sandbag brigade" at Coopers Mills dam once water levels are low enough to permit repairs.
Survey Aims To Help Fish Move About Sheepscot Watershed
It's a long list but Charlie Baeder of the Sheepscot River Watershed Council hopes to visit many of the 225 sites on a list of possible fish passage impediments in the Sheepscot watershed.
Heat is on for Permanent Dam Repairs in Whitefield
The Town of Whitefield will not be allowed to idle while the infamous Coopers Mill dam continues to leak.
Whitefield Responds to State Safety Citations
Whitefield selectmen this week appealed a Bureau of Labor Standards proposed penalty for alleged workplace violations totaling $5600. The board's action was in response to a May 29 letter from the state Dept.
Another Idea For Saving Whitefield Church Steeple
Collaboration of groups involved in two historic Whitefield structures was the topic Tuesday night in Kings Mills.
Fire destroys unoccupied Washington trailer
About 30 firefighters from seven agencies turned out Friday afternoon to fight a trailer fire off Route 17 on Steinmeyer Road.
Stepping Stones Montessori School students raise $1,300 for Children's Center
' Children have a natural desire to help others, as evidenced by the students at Stepping Stones Montessori School in Chelsea who recently presented a check for $1309.80 to Jonathan Leach, executive director of ...
Action taken by the Lincoln County Commissioners Tuesday morning was good news for the taxpayers.
Sidney Man Killed in Whitefield Crash
A Sidney man was killed in a single vehicle crash on Cooper Rd. in Whitefield Friday night.
CONCERTS:"Sumer Is Icumen In!"
THOMASTON : CALENDAR LISTING: Ave Maris Stella in Concert: "Sumer is Icumen In" The midcoast-based, early-music vocal ensemble Ave Maris Stella will give a set of three June concerts filled with repertoire ...
Sheepscot Valley RPC Grapples With Contracts, Cost Sharing
Planners for the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit nailed down contract recommendations, but became mired in cost sharing discussions Thursday.
Wiscasset's Joining RSU Faces Cost-Share Issue
“You don't want to have anybody lose their job.”
A Wiscasset school board member is challenging the cost-sharing agreement as it stands now for a regional consolidation plan and urges voters to 'pull the plug' on the proposal. via Lincoln County News
Sheepscot Valley RPC Plugs Away At School Reorganization Plan
“Some towns felt strongly they wanted their own school committees, and some towns felt it wouldn't be helpful”
Governance guidelines for the proposed Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit were approved last Thursday, according to Wiscasset Supt. via Lincoln County News
Whitefield School Supt. On $340,000 Increase: 'Not In Panic Mode Yet'
“The debt (would belong) to the school”
If Whitefield were to keep the school budget passed in March, it would have to cough up $340,000 more than planned. via Lincoln County News
Maine Homeowners Focusing On Energy Efficiency
“It's the second most asked question”
Energy efficient homes may soon be essential for everyone in Maine. With prices for oil, gas and even firewood going higher and higher, homeowners are being forced to take energy very seriously. via WLBZ
The Lincoln County News Website is Presently in the Process of Posting This Week s News.
Beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m. website visitors can see the stories as they are posted by using the refresh option on their browser bar. via Lincoln County News
New Fire Chief Continues Family Tradition
“If more people served (in society) it would be a better community”
Sheridan Bond at the fire station Sheridan Bond is carrying on a family tradition. via Lincoln County News