The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Bonnie L. York Aug. 5, 1952 - Oct. 27, 2023

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Bonnie L. York, 71, of Damariscotta, passed away on the afternoon of Oct. 27, 2023 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, with her loving son, Darren, her sister, Terry, and her nephew, Aaron, by her side. Born in Damariscotta on Aug. 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Mabel Fanny “Ann” Pagurko.

Prescription Drug Disposal Day Cancelled

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Due to the tragic events in Lewiston, and the ongoing Law Enforcement response, Maine CDC has cancelled National Prescription Drug Take Back Day for all Maine locations. The nation-wide event, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency, was set for Saturday, Oct. 28. No reschedule date has been set, but the next National Take Back Day will be held as usual in April.

Kristin Turcotte Nov. 6, 1972 - Oct. 21, 2023

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Kristin Lynn Martin Turcotte went home to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Jefferson, into a Christian home on Nov. 6, 1972, to Charles M. Martin and Ann Hewett Martin. She attended Jefferson Village School from kindergarten to eighth grade and then went on to Medomak Valley High School where she graduated in 1990.

State Cross Country Championships Postponed

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The State Cross Country championships scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, has been postponed until the following Saturday, Nov. 4, due to the Lewiston shooting.

Lorna M. Lash Nov. 17, 1948 - Oct. 23, 2023

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Lorna M. Lash, 74, of Friendship, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Sussman House in Rockport on Oct. 23, 2023. Lorna was born on Nov. 17, 1948, to Austin G. Miller Jr. and Mary V. (Black) Miller.

Mark Dudley Vranicar

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Mark Dudley Vranicar, of Friendship, passed away Aug. 30, 2023 after just celebrating his 68th birthday with family. He will be greatly missed by many. He was incredibly smart and quick witted, with a broad knowledge of many diverse subjects.

Cornhole Tournament to Support Maine Veterans Nov. 4

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Students from Lincoln Academy’s EdLab (Alternative Education) Program and Unified Club, which involves student athletes with and without disabilities, are collaborating to host a cornhole tournament to benefit Maine veterans from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.

News Along the Way Lessons from a Garden

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I started gardening with my mother when I was about 3 years old. There has always been a bit of a magical allure to putting a tiny little seed snugly in the dirt, giving it a little bit of water occasionally and watching a beautiful, green leafy plant unfurl from that seed.

Lincoln County Courts

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Travis Bates, 19, Warren, domestic violence assault, June 12, dismissed (other).


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