The federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program has awarded Phase 40 funds to Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties totaling $38,658. Each county received $12,886. Local emergency food and shelter programs may request funding by submitting applications by 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19. Qualifying agencies who provide food, meals, shelter, rent, heating or utility assistance are […]
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Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine
The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
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Lincoln County commissioners allocate ARPA funds for affordable housing
The Lincoln County Commissioners voted at the June 20 meeting to allocate $1.5 million of county American Rescue Plan Act funds to the creation of the Lincoln County Affordable Housing Investment Process with the intent of providing financial support for the development of affordable housing units in Lincoln County. This process and corresponding ARPA allocations […]
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Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
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78-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident, and believe speed was a factor.
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Commentary: It’s time to house Maine people who are ill
Today, 30 percent of our resources are being spent on 1 percent of our population because they remain homeless.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Public-private partnerships are helping to keep Maine healthy
A nonprofit is working with officials to expand access to care in rural areas.
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Jefferson woman, 21, killed in one-vehicle crash on Route 126
Laura Foley died after the vehicle she was driving veered off the road on a corner and struck several trees, police said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Judge orders 3 men to pay $262,000 in restitution for setting fire to boathouse
A lobster boat built specifically for a paraplegic lobsterman from Friendship was destroyed in the blaze in Waldoboro in 2012.
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Well-known Lincoln County substance abuse counselor dies in crash
William ‘Bill’ Ellsworth spent decades helping people affected by substance abuse.