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2 days ago

Lincoln County commissioners table $5,926 witness-fee payment, seek legal clarification from state District Attorney Natasha Irving asked the commissioners to approve $5,926.20 in witness fees billed through the Maine Attorney General's Office; the board expressed concerns about statutory responsibility and fairness and tabled the payment request pending a legal memo or internal resolution from the Attorney General's Office.

Lincoln County commissioners are grappling with a controversial $5,926 witness-fee payment, raising critical questions about taxpayer responsibility in prosecution costs.

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2 days ago

Lincoln County commissioners review jail population, approve Jail Authority appointments and direct option agreement for property The board reviewed jail population figures and inter-county housing arrangements, approved Jail Authority membership changes including promoting Commissioner Blodgett to a full member, and directed county counsel to draft an option agreement on property of interest after an executive session.

Lincoln County's latest jail report reveals a total of 142 inmates and significant changes in the Jail Authority that could impact local taxpayers and public safety.

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1 week ago

Commissioners approve $327,088 radio tower upgrades and sign mutual aid agreement for emergency management Lincoln County commissioners authorized upgrades to radio channels and equipment across county towers at an updated cost of $327,088.54 and approved a multi-county emergency management mutual aid agreement, delegating implementation authority to the EMA director.

Lincoln County is investing over $327,000 to enhance emergency communication systems, ensuring first responders can stay connected when it matters most.

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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1 week ago

Board reappoints chief deputy Rand Maker as sheriff outlines jail trends and extends behavioral health liaison contract Lincoln County commissioners approved the reappointment of Chief Deputy Rand Maker, heard jail population updates and training requests from the sheriff's office, and authorized a contract extension with Sweetser for a behavioral health liaison through July 30, 2026 at $8,080.03 per month.

Lincoln County has officially reappointed Chief Deputy Rand Maker, who reports a positive decline in jail populations and new investments in public safety, including traffic radars and a behavioral health liaison contract extension.

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1 week ago

Commissioners decline West Street annexation authorization; special meeting set to revisit project Lincoln County commissioners declined to authorize an annexation and road/utility agreement with the city of Canton for West Street after debate over costs, contractor timing and public notice; the county scheduled a special meeting for April 8 to reconsider the matter.

Lincoln County commissioners hit pause on a crucial annexation agreement with Canton, sparking debates over costs and contractor schedules—what's the next move?

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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3 weeks ago

Commissioners reallocate $336,000 in ARPA housing funds; approve $150,000 for Waldoboro water infrastructure The commissioners approved recommendations from LCRPC to reallocate $336,000 in ARPA funds: $150,000 to Waldoboro water infrastructure, a conditional $150,000 for three-phase power to two ARPA sites pending CMP confirmation, and $36,000 to Newcastle; funds must remain within originally allocated projects and be spent according to grant deadlines.

Lincoln County commissioners have approved a plan to reallocate $336,000 in ARPA housing funds, paving the way for affordable housing projects that could create up to 153 new units!

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BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More

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1 month ago

Wildfire operations continue near Jeffrey Lake as crews use burnouts to box in fire A large wildfire burning near the Jeffrey Lake area has charred an estimated 100,000 acres.

“HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A large wildfire burning near the Jeffrey Lake area has charred an estimated 100,000 acres as of Saturday afternoon, according to Maxwell Fire Chief Tad Hoover.” www.ksnblocal4.com/2026/03/14/w... - KSNB

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