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

Joan B. Fletcher

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Joan B. Fletcher, 94, of Bristol, passed away on the afternoon of Feb. 5, 2026 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta after a period of declining health.

Joanna Star Dearing Oct. 26, 1943 - Jan. 29, 2026

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Joanna Star Dearing, “Jodi,” 82, of Bristol, passed away at her home on the morning of Jan. 29, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on Oct. 26, 1943 in Winthrop, Mass., she was the daughter of Viola Dearing and Ira Hunkins.

Gary Getchell Service Announcement

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We invite you to join us at a memorial service for Gary Getchell at the Dresden Richmond United Methodist Church at 121 Pleasant St. in Richmond on Feb. 28, 2026.

John “Jack” Gallagher III

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John “Jack” Gallagher III, 71, of Edgecomb, passed away on the morning of Feb. 3, 2026 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.

Waldoboro Voices

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Read Jasper Stahl and you’ll see how in Waldoboro, people created deep fractures between each other over politics, religion, education, and commerce.

Wedding Announcement

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On Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, Jack Horace Duncan and Elle Mae Stevens, of Nobleboro, were married at the Orff’s Corner Community Church in Waldoboro by Pastor Bob Bellows.

EARLY DEADLINE

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The Lincoln County News will have an early deadline for the Feb. 19 edition.

Lincoln County Courts

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Nicholas Heaberlin, 42, Alna, kidnapping, Jan. 22, 2025; two counts criminal restraint by parent, child lives in Maine, Jan. 22, 2025, all dismissed (other).

In Nature Birdfeeder Games

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This has been a great winter for birdfeeders with generous roofs. Every time it rains or snows, birdfeeders with wide roofs are the restaurants of choice for the feathered folk.


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