The official Lincoln/Katahdin Region News Facebook page. He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly, for opposing, with manly firmness, his invasions on the rights of the people. DLLT officials offered a tour of the property on Sunday, with about 20 people joining the tour, which included stops at key points, including along the Sysladobsis Lake shoreline, a gravel pit and a recreational trail, among other features of the land. July 2 - The Town of Lincoln has announced that Lincoln's Homecoming/Loon Festival will not be held this year because of the Covid-19 virus. In better news, I am pleased to report Congress in Washington D.C. has approved $900 billion for additional COVID-19 relief. Residents will also be asked to essentially take tax money raised from its tax increment financing district and distribute it to two other accounts, which normally would have happened at the annual town meeting earlier in the year. Our newspaper is published every Thursday. ... 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. MILLINOCKET—Councilor Cody McEwen had resolved to hold onto the seat of the council chairman for one year and nearly gave it up to Councilor Michael Madore a year ago. Authorities are searching for Samantha R. White of Skowhegan who is accused of assaulting her boyfriend of three weeks and then stealing his 1996 Winnebago motor home, according to information provided by the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Man accused of possessing firearms as convicted felon. This was done by employing additional help, to ensure sanitation was done as recommended, and ensuring frequent disinfecting was performed. News coverage from KLKNTV.com. Visit Portland's most reliable source for breaking news. US News and World Report: NC Company Plans to Create 100 Jobs in Lincoln Maine State Police arrested Groves without incident at Taylor's home on Transalpine Road Wednesday night. The house is still standing, but the fire damaged it beyond repair. If health markers allow, we will return to in-person instruction with a remote option on Monday, December 7. Thus, McEwen accepted a second year as chairman but vowed that would be his last when he was selected for the position by the council in November 2019. Photo credit given if used. Latest Current News: U.S., ⦠Find the latest Lincoln, Maine Breaking news stories, photos, and videos. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; The questions were approved by selectmen at Monday’s meeting, with the date of the special town meeting to be determined. Golieb selected as new Millinocket chair, McEwen honored. Lincolnville, ME Local News, Information Articles, Stories & Announcements. "Congress shall make no law.... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press....." 1st Amendment US Constitution, Writing and Photography by Lee and Connie Rand, Are you witnessing news or local events? Cynthia Burley was arrested on charges of felony eluding, refusing to submit to arrest, criminal mischief, driving to endanger, operating after suspension and violation of condition of release. Padilla holds needed characteristics for the position and holds a variety of professional skills that show a benefit for the town,” according to the order. LEE – Normally, the hiring of a long-term substitute is not brought before the School Administrative District 30 board, as was the case Tuesday night. BREAKING NEWS: MA boys' & girls' tennis teams are northern Maine champs! However, McEwen had ably held the position and Madore opted to finish out his term as a councilor. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Lincoln County saw few new COVID-19 cases over much of the past week, then added five on Monday, Dec. 14 and 14 on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Councilors voted 5-1 to sell Richard Larkin property behind 725 West Broadway for $2,500. Gifford was not in attendance Monday. LINCOLN - A small piece of land has been added back to the tax rolls after a second attempt by a resident to purchase it was approved. We are looking forward to seeing you all at next year's Lincoln Loon Festival which will be July 15-18, 2021. HOWLAND – The recent announcement by Howland officials of a potential sale of the former Pine Tree Tannery property to a Hermon businessman brought out a resident who feels the property is best left as part of a larger park development. MILLINOCKET—A 35-year old Millinocket man was charged Monday afternoon accused of possessing multiple firearms as a convicted felon. 67 schools will provide remote instruction for one week (November 30-December 4) following the Thanksgiving break. Eric Vermeersch was arrested Nov. 2 on a charge of domestic violence assault. EAST MILLINOCKET – “Whimsical” wouldn’t be a word used in a sentence to describe new EMS/Fire Chief Rob McGraw. On Oct. 27, Howland Town Manager David Lloyd released a statement noting that selectmen had agreed to enter a purchase and sales agreement with Tylor Perry of Hermon, who plans to develop a grocery store and other retail space on the site of the Pine Tree Tannery property, a long-time industrial site which has remained off the town’s tax rolls for years. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. var addy96879 = 'info' + '@'; Are you a real person? Enfield residents to face transfer station questions at upcoming special town meeting. Cail posted bail following his arrest and was released with a new court date on the original charge. //-->\n Newscenter Maine: Re-purposed Lincoln mill will create 100 new jobs. ENFIELD – Work is moving ahead on the potential development of a boat launch at Stover’s Beach, Town Manager Charles Frazier explained on Monday night. He told selectmen that the town is seeking engineering proposals for the entire scope of the project to get a better handle on all permits needed to convert a former boat house into a long-sought boat launch in the area, including how much the project could cost. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of representation in the legislature; a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. ENFIELD – Voters will be facing a pair of questions regarding the town’s transfer station and its operation at an upcoming special town meeting. With local news from across the state, opinion, obits, and political coverage, The Bangor Daily News brings Maine together. LAKEVILLE – Lakeville Shores LLC has plans for 2,000 acres of land it owns in town, which includes frontage along Sysladobsis and Horseshoe lakes in town. Michaud has also been working on the redevelopment and as chairman he can continue to make contacts and open doors that may lead to more assistance. Please contact your child’s teacher or school with specific questions regarding remote learning. Unfortunately, we continue to face rising cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus across the nation, the state and our county. Order #287-2020 officially confirmed the agreement between the council and Padilla. News. WGME CBS 13 provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Portland, Maine area including Lewiston, Augusta, ⦠ABC News Network. While Kasian was ultimately approved by the board, there were a few bumps encountered along the way. Today marks the first known positive case at the beach. Browse the most recent Lincoln, Maine obituaries and condolences. EAST MILLINOCKET – Last week brought a change in leadership to the East Millinocket Board of Selectmen but not a change in focus. The publisher of the Lincoln News is David Whalen. Lincoln Public Safety Director Dan Summers said Keniston pursued McLaughlin’s 2014 red Subaru as it turned onto River Road from West Broadway just after midnight on Friday, November 6. Attorneys for both sides met for an arbitration session in late September on the contract, which followed a series of sessions between the town and IRS regarding certain aspects. Now, thanks to efforts from a local group, the Downeast Lakes Land Trust and the Trust for Public Land, the 2,025 acre tract is now on track to become part of the former’s Downeast Lakes Community Forest. Both selectmen Peggy Daigle and Clint Linscott were re-elected as they ran unopposed. “Dr. McGraw said the couple were ready to move from the “corruption” of Illinois and found the Katahdin region on the internet. She was transported to the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton following her arrest. TEXT ANY BREAKING NEWS YOU SEE TO THE LINCOLN AREA WEBSITE AT 413-853-2327, MANY FAST-BREAKING LOCAL NEWS STORIES CAN BE FOLLOWED IN REAL TIME ON OUR "WELCOME TO LINCOLN, MAINE" FACEBOOK PAGE. Tuesdayâs was the highest single-day increase for the county since the pandemic began. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, enemies in war, in peace friends. document.write(''); During the traffic stop, Fitzgerald made contact with the vehicle’s male passenger, later identified as Cail, who initially verbally identified himself with what turned out to be someone else’s name and date of birth. He has endeavored to prevent the population of these states; for that purpose obstructing the laws for naturalization of foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new appropriations of lands. Padilla was confirmed by the council at the organizational meeting held on November 9 by a unanimous vote. The special town meeting will take place at the town office, starting at 6 p.m. Sale of Howland tannery land to Hermon businessman draws complaint. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. Maine Breaking News is a website which syndicates the latest stories published by news outlets and organizations across the state of Maine to provide Mainers with a place to view and read breaking news stories about their state. Last month, selectmen agreed to accept the former boat house, owned by Herb Sargent, t. o start the process of converting it into a new boat launch. The girls beat GSA 5 matches to 0 and the boys beat Orono 3 matches to 2. Council confirms Padilla as interim manager, MILLINOCKET—Millinocket has an interim town manager in the person of Dr. Annette Padilla. Local news and events from Augusta, ... Greenville Scarborough, and Lincoln. Law enforcement officials were also called to 10 Butterfield Ridge Road as the homeowner first refused to evacuate and then later allegedly had a confrontation with responders. LINCOLN – While Regional School Unit 67 schools have opened for in-person and remote instruction models as of press time, adapting to new strategies and Covid-19 related protocols has been challenging, Superintendent Jean Skorapa told the district’s board last week. Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: As Thanksgiving approaches, we all look forward to celebrating and connecting with family, loved ones and friends.