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

Tails & Tales

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I could smell the scent of pine as it was being chewed and enjoyed by the gathering of goofballs outside the barn. The goats were enjoying the discarded tree that had stood proudly decorated in their barnyard during the Christmas week.

Bipartisan Soup and Chili Lunch Returns For Fourth Year

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Nobleboro Republicans and Democrats are once again joining forces to put on their bipartisan soup and chili lunch to raise funds for fuel assistance. The lunch event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro.

Lincoln County Courts

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Meredith Anderson, 29, Wiscasset, domestic violence assault, Dec. 16, 2025, dismissed (other).

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

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It’s around this time of year we usually write an editorial about the importance of supporting local sports teams. Winter is long and bleak and sometimes there’s no better cure for that than spending the evening in a school gym cheering on the children of your friends and neighbors.

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: NOTICES

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We have long considered The Lincoln County News to be the community’s newspaper. Our family acting in a stewardship role of the paper, working tirelessly with the staff to keep the news reported, lights on, and the presses rolling. In this day and age, this responsibility can be more difficult to realize.

Pamela Christine Gormley (née Conn)

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Pamela Christine Gormley (née Conn), 72, of Brunswick, passed peacefully from the embrace of her family into the arms of her creator on Jan. 7, 2026 following a long battle with complications from congestive heart failure.

Richard ‘Red’ Darby Feld Sr. Jan. 26, 1938 - Jan. 7, 2026

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Richard “Red” Darby Feld Sr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2026 at Togus Springs Hospice, Togus VA Medical Center, after a brief illness. Red was born on Jan. 26, 1938 to Ruth Darby and Hermann H. Feld in Springfield, Mass. He spent his early years in the Springfield area, graduating from Technical High School and then enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. Red was stationed in Portland, which began his lifelong love of Maine.

Lester Anderson

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Lester Anderson, 64, of Newcastle, passed away on the evening of Jan. 4, 2026 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland after a period of declining health.

Bradford C. Rankin Dec. 31, 1940 - Jan. 3, 2026

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Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his lord and savior on Jan. 3, 2026. Born at home in Alna on Dec. 31, 1940 to Clarence and Avis Rankin, Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.

Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley June 13, 1925 - Jan. 4, 2026

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After a long and fulfilling life, Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley passed away at the age of 100 years on Jan. 4, 2026, under the loving care of The Cedars Lunder Care Unit in Portland. Kathryn was born on June 13, 1925 in Damariscotta to Charles A. and Catherine T. (McCaughey McKie) McLoon. She was the third youngest of 10 children.

CTL Teacher To Publish Children’s Book Anthology

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The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb is proud to announce that Corbin Lichtinger, teacher of first and second grades, is receiving recognition as an artist and storyteller. His “Alligators Anthology” has been purchased by Holiday House/Neal Porter Books and will be published in the fall of 2027.


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