Lincoln County commissioners promoted Maury Prentiss to County Emergency Management Agency director during the May 1 meeting. Prentiss served previously as assistant director to Casey Stevens, who resigned March 28. Prentiss served as interim.
Lincoln County is adding two new police cruisers to its fleet by buying them right off the lot. On April 18, Chief Deputy Rand Maker told commissioners the department is still waiting on delivery on four 2023 cruisers and began seeking bids for two.
Two members of the Lincoln County Search and Rescue team hope their current mission is not their last. Capt. Don Gleason of Dresden and Lt. Dan MacWalters of Damariscotta told commissioners April 11 they are concerned about the team’s viability. The.
The days of creative scheduling due to short-staffing may be over for Lincoln County Communications Center Director Tara Doe. On Feb. 21, county commissioners approved hiring three new full-time dispatchers, leaving the center with only one.
County Commissioners authorized Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission to seek a Maine Sea Grant to partner with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other partners focusing on expanding resilience activities relating to disaster.