November 3, 2025 • 18 mins
LCN general assignment reporters Claire Taylor and Christina Wallace cover the top stories from the October 29 edition of The Lincoln County News. In the second segment, they talk about some new and exciting updates in local businesses around the county.
Thank you for listening to "Beyond the Broadsheet: A Podcast by The Lincoln County News." Beyond the Broadsheet is produced by Lucas McNelly and Maia Zewert. Production support provided by Tyler Davis of Tyality Productions. Theme music by Stu Mahan and Sherwood Olin.
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(00:09):
Welcome to Beyond the Broadsheet, a podcast by the
Lincoln County News. We are a community newspaper
based in Mid Coast Maine and we provide the most comprehensive,
in depth coverage available anywhere of the 18 towns and 1
plantation that make up Lincoln County.
My name is Christina Wallace andI'm a reporter here at LCN,
covering the towns of Bristol, South Bristol, Nobleboro and
(00:29):
Bremen. And my name is Claire Taylor,
and I'm a general reporter here.In our last episode, Lucas
McNally sat down with Carrie Lupian, who is the current
concert organizer for the Waldo Theatre, to discuss their
upcoming season. In this episode, we will be
discussing this year's early bird sale and talk about some
fresh changes coming to local businesses.
(00:51):
But first, here are the top stories from our Thursday,
October 30th edition of the Lincoln County News.
A Dan Roscatta roundabout The construction on a Dan Roscatta
roundabout is expected to finishin November.
The roundabout at Route One and Belvedere Road in Dan Roscatta
is set to be completed in November.
(01:12):
Andrew Gobiel, director of public information from Maine
Department of Transportation, said on Tuesday, October 21st,
the project's contractor was working on final touches like
planting and painting. Gobiel said nearly everything
will be done by the end of October.
Light poles, which won't be delivered until late next month,
will be installed at that time, marking the completion of the
(01:35):
project. The department plans to open the
road with access to Belvedere Road and Route One at the end of
this week or the next week, he said, depending on weather and
the contractor's progress. The construction was prompted
due to the intersection being identified as a high crash
location, meaning that it has seen eight or more crashes in a
(01:56):
three-year period and a normal rate of crashes with critical
injuries, according to Dennis Emity of The Maine Department of
Transportation. The construction of the
roundabout is included in the 2025 edition of the department's
three-year Work Plan. I know a lot of people are going
to be very happy to have that construction done.
I know I will be. Hopefully it'll make it a safer
(02:19):
road and all that. And news out of Jefferson.
Residents of Jefferson will consider whether to validate the
proposed education budget duringthe referendum election on
Tuesday, November 4th, the town's third attempt at passing
an education budget for the 2020sixth fiscal year.
The newest edition of the education budget, which
(02:40):
residents approved at an October1st Special Town Meeting, totals
$9,369,346.88, an increase of 818,950, or 9.58%, from last
year's budget. The proposal is a decrease,
(03:01):
however, of $677,470 or 6.97% from the second version of the
budget, which voters approved ona special town meeting on July
9th but failed to validate at the polls on August 12th with a
vote of 279 to 152. The Jefferson School Committee
(03:21):
originally put forth a 9,763,805education budget in May, which
residents approved at a special town meeting on May 21st, but
failed to validate at the polls on June 10th with a vote of 92
to 90. AOS 93.
Superintendent Todd Sanders saidat the October 1st Special Town
(03:44):
Meeting that the main driver in budget increases has been the
special education budget and thetown's need to pay out of
district tuition costs for special education services due
to a lack of staff at JVS. Sanders said that due to an
increase in staff, more studentswere able to be educated at JVS,
leading to a reduction in cost. The polls will be open from 8:00
(04:06):
AM to 8:00 PM at the Jefferson Fire Department located at Two O
4 Waldebrau Rd. in Jefferson County.
Officials. Protest Dick District Attorney
by recommending a $1.00 budget. And just Full disclosure, this
article appears through a content sharing agreement with
the Bangor Daily News. At an October 17th meeting,
(04:29):
members of the county's Budget Advisory Committee raised
concerns about District AttorneyNatasha Irving's office and
approved only a $1.00 allocation.
Irving, the top prosecutor for Lincoln, Saget, Hawk, Waldo and
Knox counties, was elected to serve Mid Coast Maine in 2018.
After a campaign that promised progressive reforms, officials
(04:50):
are now protesting what they seeas a lenient prosecuting style.
It is unlikely to result in any major cuts because the budget is
set by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, who are
legally obligated to fund prosecutors.
But the debate is a local example of tension around
prosecuting styles, Noble BureauSelect Board member Richard
(05:12):
Powell, who serves on the advisory committee, said.
It's a statement being made thatwe're unhappy with the present
district attorney's administration.
Irving declined to comment on the protest vote, saying she
subscribes to a law enforcement theory called restorative
justice, which focuses on dialogue between victims and
offenders and considers incarceration a last resort.
(05:34):
She has been part of what political operatives and
academics have called the progressive prosecutor movement.
Powell and other members of the advisory committee declined to
get specific about their concerns with Irving's office.
However, Commissioner William Blodgett said advisory panel
members asked good questions about the results of some cases
(05:54):
that have ended with charges. Although the committee met again
later last week to discuss the next steps, the county budget
will ultimately not be approved until December.
In some news out of Bristol, turtle hatchlings are released
after they are rescued near Hatch Town Bridge construction.
(06:15):
Pamela Meyer, who is a local wildlife rehabilitator, recently
released over 100 baby snapping turtles into the Pemicoad River
in Bristol, which is the result of a month long rescue effort
that began when nearby construction threatened their
nests. Meyer excavated 3 nests from the
bridge after a passerby, Graham Walsh, alerted her about a
snapping turtle laying eggs nearthe bridge, which was slated for
(06:38):
construction. Meyer previously worked in
Connecticut, as at the time the only dedicated turtle
rehabilitator, and has focused exclusively on turtle rescue for
over a decade. After moving to Maine in 2023,
she began responding to local cases involving snapping and
painted turtles, species that are not listed as endangered but
still vulnerable to habitat disruption and Rd. mortality,
(07:02):
according to Meyer. She said she rescued about 150
eggs in total, which she placed in containers for incubation.
The first release took place on September 13th with the help of
volunteers, and a smaller release took place on October
2nd for the hatchlings that tooklonger to develop.
(07:22):
Meyer said she hopes the releaseof the hatchlings can raise
awareness about Mane's native turtles.
To learn more about turtle rehabilitation or to report a
turtle in need of rescue, go to theturtlesback.org.
That's one of those feel good news stories.
It was very cute and if you wantto see pictures of adorable baby
snapping turtles, definitely check out the article.
(07:47):
In Wiscasset, The Cultivated Thread opened a storefront and
workshop space after more than five years of selling products
online and at local shops. The Cultivated Thread in
Wiscasset opens its new storefront on October 4th.
The shop, located located at 277S Old Sheepscott Rd. will be
(08:08):
open for regular business hours starting in November.
Owner Hilary Crowell began her business by weaving and selling
towels, rugs and other products,mostly online.
After securing grant funding, Crowell has renovated the barn
attached to her S Old SheepscottRd. workshop into a storefront
for customers to browse her handcrafted offerings.
(08:30):
In addition to barn renovations,grant funds allowed Crowell to
purchase 4 looms to be used specifically for weeping
classes. The Cultivated Thread storefront
will be open for holiday shopping starting on Thursday,
November 6th. The business will be open from
1:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday and Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday. The Cultivated Thread will close
(08:52):
for the winter on Saturday, December 20th and reopen in the
spring when Crow plans to start offering classes.
For more information, go to The Cultivated thread.com or find
the business on Facebook or Instagram.
For our character of the county this week, kindness and caring
always works for Juanita Rushdie.
(09:13):
Rushdie founded the Friends of Hog Island, a nonprofit
dedicated to supporting the legacy and conservation programs
of the Audubon Camp at Hog Island.
She navigated the legal legwork and drew up a business plan for
the camp before founding the nonprofit.
She was an avid camper of the island who enjoyed bird
watching. She went on to take an active
(09:34):
role volunteering at the Auduboncamp for more than nine years.
Rushdie said she has learned a great deal in life through her
volunteering efforts. She'll learn more about Rushdie.
Pick up a copy of this week's edition of the Lincoln County
News or go to lcnme.com. All right, so in this edition of
(10:09):
the paper we had our big early bird special.
The Early Bird sale begins in the pre dawn hours of Saturday,
November 1st. A seasonal tradition dating back
to the 1980's, the local sale istypically a festive affair as
merchants welcome customers withrefreshments, prizes, and
sometimes some pretty hefty discounts.
(10:31):
Although the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic forced merchants to
adapt by curtailing participation or extending sale
hours throughout the day, in recent years, the sale has
largely returned to its traditional morning hour
emphasis this year. Some vendors, like Damerscotta
Merchants, Simmons Seafood Market and Jan Kilburn Gallery,
(10:51):
continue to offer specials all day long.
Others, like Supplies Unlimited and Damerscotta and Louis Doe's
Home Center in Newcastle, focus on the early aspect, offering
discounts and specials only during the morning hours.
Although by the by the time you're listening to this, the
sale will be over, there is still several businesses in the
(11:12):
area who have undergone some fresh changes and we're going to
be talking about them today because they were featured in
our early bird special. And the first of those
businesses that we'll be discussing today is the
Nobleboro Village store. The new owners of the Nobleboro
Village Store, located at 255 Center St. are focusing on food,
(11:34):
family and community connection.Manager Nurul Ramen Co owns the
store with his relative Nessa Ahmad and Kaishi Abdin, and said
the group brings 3 decades of experience in convenience and
food service to their venture. The family also owns Market 27
in Wiscasset and are looking to bring menu items from that
(11:54):
location to Noble Pro. Robin said they provide
themselves in their food offerings and work to provide
quality fresh food to customers.They are also looking to upgrade
their interior, Roman said. Little by little we're trying to
expand inside. We've been putting in new
coolers and adding more grocery items, so nothing will be short.
Rahman said he hopes the store will be an inviting place for
(12:17):
the community. Nobleboro Village store is open
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week.
For more information, you can find them on Facebook or call
563-5339. I drive past them on my way to
work every day, so it was so cool to like go in and talk to
(12:37):
them, find out more about their business, which is awesome.
In a business out of Damariscotta, Rue 77's
management is focusing on local connections and inclusivity.
The new management team is shaping the Cafe's future with a
clear focus on inclusion and local connections.
(12:58):
Jack and Lady Frecker, owners ofThe River House in Damariscotta,
took ownership of the Cafe in August of this year.
The Freckers continue the European style legacy of the
cafe while also broadening the menu to include healthy homemade
food. The Freckers recruited their
long time friend Paulo Albertoni, who serves as the
general manager at the cafe. Albertoni works alongside Koala
(13:23):
Largas, who has worked at Rue 77since March to implement
changes. One of the first steps under new
management has been a renewed commitment to sourcing products
locally. The team also plans to bring
more baking in house, both to expand their menu and to make
prices more accessible for customers.
(13:43):
So one of the first things that they're doing all of this is
they're using Soloponne for all of their fresh bread, which is
super exciting. It was really cool to go in
there and talk to them and, you know, see all the fresh changes
that they're trying to make. They said that, you know,
they're not trying to like make any drying changes, but they
want to just expand and invite the community in.
(14:05):
Albert Tony said the cafe aims to be a welcoming place for
everyone, saying he hopes they can be not just a cafe that
sells coffee and pastries, but aspace where people can gather,
talk and feel at home. And he said that he doesn't want
people to feel like they're pressured into buying anything,
but have the space be a very important part of the community
(14:25):
and just a very welcoming space for everyone involved.
So I hope you go check them out.And yeah.
That's wonderful. I might have to walk down there
and get a cup of coffee. Today, absolutely.
Also in Dam Riscada, the CoastalCar wash of Dam Riscada upgraded
their wash system and so following some upgrades Coastal
(14:47):
car wash and detail is leaving cars extra squeaky clean.
The Dam Riscada location recently installed a new car
wash system and is using new chemicals for a better scratch
free wash. Derek Harold, who owns the
business with his wife Terry here, said the old wash was due
for an upgrade after its 30 years in service.
(15:08):
The laser wash. The new one sprays an alkaline
pre soak, which helps loosen dirt and other grime before a
high pressure rinse. The system sprays instead of
using brushes or paddles to clean cars, which Harold notes
will make for fewer scuffs. Washes can be finished off with
a protectant for the freshly cleaned vehicle, a new perk for
(15:30):
the business. Harold said the new wash will be
a lot more efficient and more beneficial for customers.
That's really exciting to have some new equipment and and yeah,
so those were the three biggest businesses in the area that
underwent some pretty significant changes this year.
So we definitely hope that you'll go check them out.
(15:51):
It was definitely very fun to beable to go interview them and
talk about all the fresh ideas that they're bringing to the
table in the insert. In our early bird special, we
have a very cool article by Sarah Masters and it's 150 years
of shopping. Lincoln Block Der Mascata's Mean
St. has been the spot to shop for 15 decades, which is a very
(16:14):
long time. No kidding.
Many of the buildings date back to the quick growth period
following the Civil War. The Lincoln Block began to take
shape in May of 1875 and continued through the summer and
fall. By Christmas of 1875, customers
were flocking to the Lincoln Block for their fancy goods and
gifts. Holiday shoppers would find
(16:36):
special bargains on black silk cashmeres and a variety of
shades, camel hair suits and American plane and fancy Beaver
pelts with braids, fringes, silks and fur trimming to match.
To learn more about how Lincoln Block developed, pick up a copy
of this week's paper or visit us.online@lcnme.com.
(16:59):
It's really cool to hear about how historic the downtown of
Newcastle and Damascot it is. The buildings are really old,
but I never really realized how old they were until reading
this, which was really cool. It is wild to think that we're
walking around buildings or walking by buildings that have
been around since just after theCivil War.
(17:21):
Yeah, which is wild. And they're so well maintained,
too. Like, the building's truly
gorgeous. Thank you for listening to Be on
The Broadsheet, a podcast by theLincoln County News.
This podcast is produced by Lucas McNally and Maya Zibert.
Tyler Davis of Tiality Productions provides production
support. Our theme music is by Stu Mahan
and Lincoln County News associate editor slash bassist
(17:43):
Sherwood Olin. The Lincoln County News hits
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If you have a question, comment,or suggestion, please e-mail us
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the support of our readers and listeners in Lincoln County and
(18:06):
beyond. It's been great catching up
today and we'll talk with you again soon.
Welcome to Beyond the Broadsheet, a podcast by the
Lincoln County News. We are a community newspaper
based in Mid Coast Maine and we provide the most comprehensive,
in depth coverage available anywhere of the 18 towns and 1
plantation that make up Lincoln County.
My name is Christina Wallace andI'm a reporter here at LCN,
covering the towns of Bristol, South Bristol, Nobleboro and
(00:29):
Bremen. And my name is Claire Taylor,
and I'm a general reporter here.In our last episode, Lucas
McNally sat down with Carrie Lupian, who is the current
concert organizer for the Waldo Theatre, to discuss their
upcoming season. In this episode, we will be
discussing this year's early bird sale and talk about some
fresh changes coming to local businesses.
(00:51):
But first, here are the top stories from our Thursday,
October 30th edition of the Lincoln County News.
A Dan Roscatta roundabout The construction on a Dan Roscatta
roundabout is expected to finishin November.
The roundabout at Route One and Belvedere Road in Dan Roscatta
is set to be completed in November.
(01:12):
Andrew Gobiel, director of public information from Maine
Department of Transportation, said on Tuesday, October 21st,
the project's contractor was working on final touches like
planting and painting. Gobiel said nearly everything
will be done by the end of October.
Light poles, which won't be delivered until late next month,
will be installed at that time, marking the completion of the
(01:35):
project. The department plans to open the
road with access to Belvedere Road and Route One at the end of
this week or the next week, he said, depending on weather and
the contractor's progress. The construction was prompted
due to the intersection being identified as a high crash
location, meaning that it has seen eight or more crashes in a
(01:56):
three-year period and a normal rate of crashes with critical
injuries, according to Dennis Emity of The Maine Department of
Transportation. The construction of the
roundabout is included in the 2025 edition of the department's
three-year Work Plan. I know a lot of people are going
to be very happy to have that construction done.
I know I will be. Hopefully it'll make it a safer
(02:19):
road and all that. And news out of Jefferson.
Residents of Jefferson will consider whether to validate the
proposed education budget duringthe referendum election on
Tuesday, November 4th, the town's third attempt at passing
an education budget for the 2020sixth fiscal year.
The newest edition of the education budget, which
(02:40):
residents approved at an October1st Special Town Meeting, totals
$9,369,346.88, an increase of 818,950, or 9.58%, from last
year's budget. The proposal is a decrease,
(03:01):
however, of $677,470 or 6.97% from the second version of the
budget, which voters approved ona special town meeting on July
9th but failed to validate at the polls on August 12th with a
vote of 279 to 152. The Jefferson School Committee
(03:21):
originally put forth a 9,763,805education budget in May, which
residents approved at a special town meeting on May 21st, but
failed to validate at the polls on June 10th with a vote of 92
to 90. AOS 93.
Superintendent Todd Sanders saidat the October 1st Special Town
(03:44):
Meeting that the main driver in budget increases has been the
special education budget and thetown's need to pay out of
district tuition costs for special education services due
to a lack of staff at JVS. Sanders said that due to an
increase in staff, more studentswere able to be educated at JVS,
leading to a reduction in cost. The polls will be open from 8:00
(04:06):
AM to 8:00 PM at the Jefferson Fire Department located at Two O
4 Waldebrau Rd. in Jefferson County.
Officials. Protest Dick District Attorney
by recommending a $1.00 budget. And just Full disclosure, this
article appears through a content sharing agreement with
the Bangor Daily News. At an October 17th meeting,
(04:29):
members of the county's Budget Advisory Committee raised
concerns about District AttorneyNatasha Irving's office and
approved only a $1.00 allocation.
Irving, the top prosecutor for Lincoln, Saget, Hawk, Waldo and
Knox counties, was elected to serve Mid Coast Maine in 2018.
After a campaign that promised progressive reforms, officials
(04:50):
are now protesting what they seeas a lenient prosecuting style.
It is unlikely to result in any major cuts because the budget is
set by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, who are
legally obligated to fund prosecutors.
But the debate is a local example of tension around
prosecuting styles, Noble BureauSelect Board member Richard
(05:12):
Powell, who serves on the advisory committee, said.
It's a statement being made thatwe're unhappy with the present
district attorney's administration.
Irving declined to comment on the protest vote, saying she
subscribes to a law enforcement theory called restorative
justice, which focuses on dialogue between victims and
offenders and considers incarceration a last resort.
(05:34):
She has been part of what political operatives and
academics have called the progressive prosecutor movement.
Powell and other members of the advisory committee declined to
get specific about their concerns with Irving's office.
However, Commissioner William Blodgett said advisory panel
members asked good questions about the results of some cases
(05:54):
that have ended with charges. Although the committee met again
later last week to discuss the next steps, the county budget
will ultimately not be approved until December.
In some news out of Bristol, turtle hatchlings are released
after they are rescued near Hatch Town Bridge construction.
(06:15):
Pamela Meyer, who is a local wildlife rehabilitator, recently
released over 100 baby snapping turtles into the Pemicoad River
in Bristol, which is the result of a month long rescue effort
that began when nearby construction threatened their
nests. Meyer excavated 3 nests from the
bridge after a passerby, Graham Walsh, alerted her about a
snapping turtle laying eggs nearthe bridge, which was slated for
(06:38):
construction. Meyer previously worked in
Connecticut, as at the time the only dedicated turtle
rehabilitator, and has focused exclusively on turtle rescue for
over a decade. After moving to Maine in 2023,
she began responding to local cases involving snapping and
painted turtles, species that are not listed as endangered but
still vulnerable to habitat disruption and Rd. mortality,
(07:02):
according to Meyer. She said she rescued about 150
eggs in total, which she placed in containers for incubation.
The first release took place on September 13th with the help of
volunteers, and a smaller release took place on October
2nd for the hatchlings that tooklonger to develop.
(07:22):
Meyer said she hopes the releaseof the hatchlings can raise
awareness about Mane's native turtles.
To learn more about turtle rehabilitation or to report a
turtle in need of rescue, go to theturtlesback.org.
That's one of those feel good news stories.
It was very cute and if you wantto see pictures of adorable baby
snapping turtles, definitely check out the article.
(07:47):
In Wiscasset, The Cultivated Thread opened a storefront and
workshop space after more than five years of selling products
online and at local shops. The Cultivated Thread in
Wiscasset opens its new storefront on October 4th.
The shop, located located at 277S Old Sheepscott Rd. will be
(08:08):
open for regular business hours starting in November.
Owner Hilary Crowell began her business by weaving and selling
towels, rugs and other products,mostly online.
After securing grant funding, Crowell has renovated the barn
attached to her S Old SheepscottRd. workshop into a storefront
for customers to browse her handcrafted offerings.
(08:30):
In addition to barn renovations,grant funds allowed Crowell to
purchase 4 looms to be used specifically for weeping
classes. The Cultivated Thread storefront
will be open for holiday shopping starting on Thursday,
November 6th. The business will be open from
1:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday and Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday. The Cultivated Thread will close
(08:52):
for the winter on Saturday, December 20th and reopen in the
spring when Crow plans to start offering classes.
For more information, go to The Cultivated thread.com or find
the business on Facebook or Instagram.
For our character of the county this week, kindness and caring
always works for Juanita Rushdie.
(09:13):
Rushdie founded the Friends of Hog Island, a nonprofit
dedicated to supporting the legacy and conservation programs
of the Audubon Camp at Hog Island.
She navigated the legal legwork and drew up a business plan for
the camp before founding the nonprofit.
She was an avid camper of the island who enjoyed bird
watching. She went on to take an active
(09:34):
role volunteering at the Auduboncamp for more than nine years.
Rushdie said she has learned a great deal in life through her
volunteering efforts. She'll learn more about Rushdie.
Pick up a copy of this week's edition of the Lincoln County
News or go to lcnme.com. All right, so in this edition of
(10:09):
the paper we had our big early bird special.
The Early Bird sale begins in the pre dawn hours of Saturday,
November 1st. A seasonal tradition dating back
to the 1980's, the local sale istypically a festive affair as
merchants welcome customers withrefreshments, prizes, and
sometimes some pretty hefty discounts.
(10:31):
Although the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic forced merchants to
adapt by curtailing participation or extending sale
hours throughout the day, in recent years, the sale has
largely returned to its traditional morning hour
emphasis this year. Some vendors, like Damerscotta
Merchants, Simmons Seafood Market and Jan Kilburn Gallery,
(10:51):
continue to offer specials all day long.
Others, like Supplies Unlimited and Damerscotta and Louis Doe's
Home Center in Newcastle, focus on the early aspect, offering
discounts and specials only during the morning hours.
Although by the by the time you're listening to this, the
sale will be over, there is still several businesses in the
(11:12):
area who have undergone some fresh changes and we're going to
be talking about them today because they were featured in
our early bird special. And the first of those
businesses that we'll be discussing today is the
Nobleboro Village store. The new owners of the Nobleboro
Village Store, located at 255 Center St. are focusing on food,
(11:34):
family and community connection.Manager Nurul Ramen Co owns the
store with his relative Nessa Ahmad and Kaishi Abdin, and said
the group brings 3 decades of experience in convenience and
food service to their venture. The family also owns Market 27
in Wiscasset and are looking to bring menu items from that
(11:54):
location to Noble Pro. Robin said they provide
themselves in their food offerings and work to provide
quality fresh food to customers.They are also looking to upgrade
their interior, Roman said. Little by little we're trying to
expand inside. We've been putting in new
coolers and adding more grocery items, so nothing will be short.
Rahman said he hopes the store will be an inviting place for
(12:17):
the community. Nobleboro Village store is open
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week.
For more information, you can find them on Facebook or call
563-5339. I drive past them on my way to
work every day, so it was so cool to like go in and talk to
(12:37):
them, find out more about their business, which is awesome.
In a business out of Damariscotta, Rue 77's
management is focusing on local connections and inclusivity.
The new management team is shaping the Cafe's future with a
clear focus on inclusion and local connections.
(12:58):
Jack and Lady Frecker, owners ofThe River House in Damariscotta,
took ownership of the Cafe in August of this year.
The Freckers continue the European style legacy of the
cafe while also broadening the menu to include healthy homemade
food. The Freckers recruited their
long time friend Paulo Albertoni, who serves as the
general manager at the cafe. Albertoni works alongside Koala
(13:23):
Largas, who has worked at Rue 77since March to implement
changes. One of the first steps under new
management has been a renewed commitment to sourcing products
locally. The team also plans to bring
more baking in house, both to expand their menu and to make
prices more accessible for customers.
(13:43):
So one of the first things that they're doing all of this is
they're using Soloponne for all of their fresh bread, which is
super exciting. It was really cool to go in
there and talk to them and, you know, see all the fresh changes
that they're trying to make. They said that, you know,
they're not trying to like make any drying changes, but they
want to just expand and invite the community in.
(14:05):
Albert Tony said the cafe aims to be a welcoming place for
everyone, saying he hopes they can be not just a cafe that
sells coffee and pastries, but aspace where people can gather,
talk and feel at home. And he said that he doesn't want
people to feel like they're pressured into buying anything,
but have the space be a very important part of the community
(14:25):
and just a very welcoming space for everyone involved.
So I hope you go check them out.And yeah.
That's wonderful. I might have to walk down there
and get a cup of coffee. Today, absolutely.
Also in Dam Riscada, the CoastalCar wash of Dam Riscada upgraded
their wash system and so following some upgrades Coastal
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car wash and detail is leaving cars extra squeaky clean.
The Dam Riscada location recently installed a new car
wash system and is using new chemicals for a better scratch
free wash. Derek Harold, who owns the
business with his wife Terry here, said the old wash was due
for an upgrade after its 30 years in service.
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The laser wash. The new one sprays an alkaline
pre soak, which helps loosen dirt and other grime before a
high pressure rinse. The system sprays instead of
using brushes or paddles to clean cars, which Harold notes
will make for fewer scuffs. Washes can be finished off with
a protectant for the freshly cleaned vehicle, a new perk for
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the business. Harold said the new wash will be
a lot more efficient and more beneficial for customers.
That's really exciting to have some new equipment and and yeah,
so those were the three biggest businesses in the area that
underwent some pretty significant changes this year.
So we definitely hope that you'll go check them out.
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It was definitely very fun to beable to go interview them and
talk about all the fresh ideas that they're bringing to the
table in the insert. In our early bird special, we
have a very cool article by Sarah Masters and it's 150 years
of shopping. Lincoln Block Der Mascata's Mean
St. has been the spot to shop for 15 decades, which is a very
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long time. No kidding.
Many of the buildings date back to the quick growth period
following the Civil War. The Lincoln Block began to take
shape in May of 1875 and continued through the summer and
fall. By Christmas of 1875, customers
were flocking to the Lincoln Block for their fancy goods and
gifts. Holiday shoppers would find
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special bargains on black silk cashmeres and a variety of
shades, camel hair suits and American plane and fancy Beaver
pelts with braids, fringes, silks and fur trimming to match.
To learn more about how Lincoln Block developed, pick up a copy
of this week's paper or visit us.online@lcnme.com.
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It's really cool to hear about how historic the downtown of
Newcastle and Damascot it is. The buildings are really old,
but I never really realized how old they were until reading
this, which was really cool. It is wild to think that we're
walking around buildings or walking by buildings that have
been around since just after theCivil War.
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Yeah, which is wild. And they're so well maintained,
too. Like, the building's truly
gorgeous. Thank you for listening to Be on
The Broadsheet, a podcast by theLincoln County News.
This podcast is produced by Lucas McNally and Maya Zibert.
Tyler Davis of Tiality Productions provides production
support. Our theme music is by Stu Mahan
and Lincoln County News associate editor slash bassist
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Sherwood Olin. The Lincoln County News hits
news stands across the county every Wednesday afternoon and
you can also access our work online at lcnme.com.
If you have a question, comment,or suggestion, please e-mail us
at info at LCN me.com. As always, we're grateful for
the support of our readers and listeners in Lincoln County and
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beyond. It's been great catching up
today and we'll talk with you again soon.
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