The Lincoln County News
The only weekly newspaper locally owned, printed, and published in Lincoln County.

The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Midcoast Bridge Scores

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Two tables were played Thursday, March 2. The top three scorers were Marilynn Wilson, of Damariscotta, Jane Varn, of Damariscotta, and John Apczynski, of Damariscotta.

Nobleboro History Revisited Local Income From The Knox & Lincoln Railroad

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When the railroad was constructed, the landholders along the line received cash payments for the railroad right of way. These land sales were four rods in width, and the land prices varied from about $35 to $60 per acre for the farmland taken in the vicinity of East Neck Road, Vannah Road, and Route 1.

Lincoln County Courts

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Randall Blasius, 34, Friendship, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, Nov. 28, 2024, $400, $400 suspended; violating condition of release, Nov. 28, 2024, $400, $400 suspended; violating condition of release, Nov. 28, 2024, dismissed (plea to other charge).

Round Pond

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Not only did we gain man’s and (woman’s) best friend in our household, but we gained a goose and turkey chaser. The previous owners brought Baxter to our house on Sunday and he immediately became a part of our household. Just don’t ask our cat, Bennie, what he thinks – he is still under the bed.

Palaver Strings To Perform At Wanderwood

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Join musicians from the Grammy-nominated, musician-led nonprofit string ensemble Palaver Strings for an evening performance of their program “Outlook” on Thursday, April 2 at Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road in Nobleboro.

DRIVERS BEWARE

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Discussing the phenomenon of rogue waves in the open ocean, author Sebastian Junger described them as surly giants roaming the sea, mean enough and powerful enough to destroy anything in their path.

Joyce Sykes July 31, 1933 - Feb. 24, 2026

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Joyce Ervine (Robinson) Sykes, 92, of South Bristol, passed away on Feb. 24, 2026 after a brief illness at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. Joyce was born July 31, 1933 to Gwendolyn (Ervine) Robinson and Radcliff Perkins Robinson in Damariscotta. Joyce spent her childhood years with her grandparents, Lora (Brackett) Ervine and William Upton Ervine, in Pemaquid.

Sylvia Frey May 15, 1954 - Feb. 28, 2026

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Frey, 71, of Newcastle. She passed peacefully on the afternoon of Feb. 28, 2026 at her daughter’s home, just three days shy of her and Jack’s 47th wedding anniversary.

June Pauley Sept. 6, 1948 – March 8, 2026

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June Pauley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 at the age of 77. Born on Sept. 6, 1948 to Merritt and Helmi (Lampinen) Abbott, June was a warm and generous soul who possessed a rare ability to make everyone she met feel cherished.

John G. Flower Sr. May 4, 1962 - March 4, 2026

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John G. Flower Sr., who left us peacefully on March 4, 2026 at the age of 63. Born on May 4, 1962 in Camden, John was a cherished son to Donald Walter Flower and Mary Esther (Garey) Flower. He grew up in Warren, where he filled his childhood with adventure and curiosity, eventually graduating from Medomak Valley High School in the class of 1980.

Amy Lyle Johnson Oct. 24, 1981 - March 4, 2026

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Amy Lyle Johnson, 44, died on March 4, 2026 at her home in Washington. Amy was born Oct. 24, 1981 in New London, Conn. She grew up in the town of Moosup and graduated from Plainfield High School in the class of 1999.


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