The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Skidompha Skoop

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A quick check in to see how you are all doing. We’re deep into winter – although the sun is pushing back – we all have our normal day-to-day stresses and anxieties. Following the news seems to come with a gut punch each day. It is easy to get into a rhythm of necessity, a myopic view of “what do we need to get done today.” Play and frivolity are so important, but they easily become second, third, or even fourth thoughts, or not considered at all.

Past and Present The First Medals of Honor

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It happened during the American Revolution. Independence had been declared, but far from achieved with no end in sight. At 12:20 a.m. on July 16, 1779, a small but important battle occurred on the Hudson River.

Lincoln County Courts

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Tara Brewer, 33, Boothbay Harbor, failing to make oral or written accident report, Oct. 29, 2023, $500.

Round Pond

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Work is progressing on the dock at the Round Pond landing that was destroyed in the storm back on Jan. 10. Round Pond Marine is setting new pilings that have been capped in readiness for running the stringers and getting the decking laid.

Ballet is Back at Lincoln Theater

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On Thursday, Feb. 29 and Friday, March 1. Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater is bringing audiences the ultimate romantic ballet, “Giselle,” performed by former Bolshoi Ballet principals Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi.

WE’RE ALL CHARACTERS

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Before its debut in December 2020, we wrote that the “Characters of the County” column was meant to spotlight some of the people who call Lincoln County home.

Joshua Richard Harnett Service Announcement

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In honor of Joshua Richard Harnett, who passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 17, 2023, we will be hosting a celebration of his life. Please feel free to join us on Feb. 24, 2024 from 1-4 p.m., at Grace, 15 Chestnut St., in Portland.

Samuel Richard Hingston Feb. 1, 1949 - Feb. 7, 2024

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Samuel Richard Hingston, 75, of Newcastle, passed away on Feb. 7, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a period of declining health. Born on Feb. 1, 1949 in the town of Lynn, Mass., he was the son of John and Mary Hingston, of Peabody and Topsfield, Mass.

Anthony Stanford Hopkins June 6, 1959 - Feb. 12, 2024

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Anthony Stanford Hopkins, “Hop or Tony,” was born on June 6, 1959 at Miles Memorial Hospital, now LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus, in Damariscotta, to Barbara Elizabeth Ann Knott and Mahlon Hopkins. He passed away, in comfort with his family and friends, at the Maine General Medical Center in the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2024.

Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Ann Quivey Feb. 27, 1948 - Feb. 14, 2024

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Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Quivey passed away on Feb. 14, after her very long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beth was born on Feb. 27, 1948 in Norwood, Mass. to Mary Elizabeth “Molly” Hobbs and F. Gerard Hobbs.


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