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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Please Start Asking Questions

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If you are like the majority of folks I talk to, you probably have not been following the details of the proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration Emergency Response Rulemaking (https://www.osha.gov/emergency-response/rulemaking) that has a public hearing Nov. 12.

Free Reusable Party Packs Help The Environment

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Over the past year, community members and visitors have saved over $1,000, prevented the disposal of over 12,000 single-use foodware items, reduced the community’s trash at the transfer station by nearly 250 pounds, and reduced carbon emissions by the equivalent of .69 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

Newcastle History On Its Way To The Sheepscot

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Congratulations to Linda Bailey on her winning picture in The Lincoln County News photo contest for the year 2023. Her picture was taken in the snow at Kerr Brook. I was happy to see it. It brings back many pleasant memories to me. It was a part of my youth. I haven’t been there for 70 years.

Bringing Food Home WIC and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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In efforts to highlight all the state benefits that support nutrition while increasing spending with farmers (like SNAP and Maine Harvest Bucks, Farm Fresh Rewards, and the Maine Senior FarmShare Program), let’s look at the Maine Women, Infants, and Children Program, aka WIC, and the seasonal benefit called the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. 

Lincoln County Courts

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Robert Blanc, 40, Walpole, fish without valid license, May 13, dismissed (other).

Finnegan Hamish Amos Balch Birth Announcement

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Thomas and Ashley Balch, of Damariscotta, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Finnegan Hamish Amos Balch, on June 28, at Maine Medical Center. His big sister Freya is thrilled to have a brother.

Round Pond Players Coming to Bremen Union Church

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Members of the Round Pond Players will perform at the Bremen Union Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. There will be an intermission for snacks. The informal group has grown over the last few years into a pick-up music group that helps new musicians in the area make connections with more established musicians. It is always great fun to play with other musicians and learn new songs.

Free Labor Day Movie Event

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Before heading back to school, come to the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor at 7 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 1, for a free rockin’ retro blast to the past with “Grease” (1978, 1hr 50m) on the big screen.

COMMUNITY SURVEY, THE RESULTS ARE IN

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Thank you to all who recently completed the community survey. This survey was important for us at the paper to help form plans for the future, to identify areas that need attention, and to garner ideas for how to improve our service to the community.

Mildred ‘Millie’ Stancick Casey July 20, 1931 - Aug. 6, 2024

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Mildred “Millie” Stancick Casey, 93, passed away on Aug. 6, 2024, in Damariscotta. Born on July 20, 1931, in Applebachsville, Pa., Millie was a beloved figure in her longtime home of Bethlehem, Pa., where she was a cherished member of her community.

Gail ‘Maxine’ Poland June 24, 1935 - Aug. 7, 2024

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Gail “Maxine” Poland, 89, wife of James R. Poland, passed away on Aug. 7, 2024, a day after their 69th wedding anniversary. Born in Appleton on June 24, 1935, to Leroy and Gladys (Philbrook) Dyer, Maxine grew up in Waldoboro. After graduation from Waldoboro High School, Maxine attended business college.

Ned Arthur Vitalis March 8, 1939 – July 15, 2024

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Ned Vitalis passed away Sunday, July 15, 2024 after having incredible courage and acceptance of living with Parkinson’s. Born to Kathryn E. Booker and Nelson T. Booker in Greenfield, Mass. Ned was welcomed by grandmother, Eliza, Aunt Ethel, and big brother, Neal Vitalis.


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