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

Ramona T. Gaudette

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Ramona Thompson Gaudette, of Southport Island, passed away June 4, 2023.

Harry Emmons

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Harry Emmons passed away on June 10, one day after celebrating his 106th birthday with family and friends at Chase Point in Damariscotta. Born in Jamesburg, N.J. in 1917, Harry is survived by his son, Robert and wife, Holly, of South Bristol. He is also survived by his grandson, Lee, of Newcastle, his wife, Rebecca, and devoted great-granddaughter, Natalie.

Billie Marion MacGregor

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Billie Marion MacGregor, born Jan. 1, 1934, in Jersey City, N.J. to her parents Agnes (nee Szott) and William B. Smith. Billie attended Saint Anthony’s Grammar School and Ferris High School in Jersey City. After graduation she worked at the New Jersey Window Cleaning Company as a bookkeeper, office administrator, and manager.

Ernest ‘Tommy’ Thompson Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Ernest “Tommy” Thompson, who passed away at his home on Christmas morning, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home in Damariscotta. He will be laid to rest following the service at the Chamberlain Cemetery in Round Pond.

Donald ‘Donny’ Burns Service Announcement

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A graveside committal service for Donald “Donny” Burns, who passed away at his home on Nov. 29, 2022, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Round Pond.

Mary S. Feyler Jan. 8, 1921 - June 7, 2023

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Mary S. Feyler, 102, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Mary was born on Jan. 8, 1921, in Nobleboro, the daughter of Winfield Winslow and Grace (Cunningham) Winslow.

Giselaine’s Spa Opens June 12

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A stunning new spa has opened at the award-winning Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Business owner Giselaine Coulombe worked in partnership with Knickerbocker Group, known for its exceptional craftsmanship, to bring her vision to life. The extraordinary space is rooted in rustic elegance mixing custom high-end details with more natural materials.

Damariscotta History The Statue of General Ulysses S. Grant and Horse Cincinnati is Uncovered for Memorial Day

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I started off this article with great news for all the Maine bird lovers and watchers. One nest of blue birds has hatched and has left their bird house. My son and his wife gave me a blue bird feeder two years ago. It is a wooden framed open box about one square foot one inch wire frame keeps the larger birds out of the box and from eating the dry meal worms which I feed the blue birds.

WHY IT MATTERS

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In the past week, members of The Lincoln County News editorial team dissected dozens of budgets, read hundreds of warrant articles, and interviewed a handful of candidates to bring the community a comprehensive preview of upcoming elections.

WMHS Graduation Relocated

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Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Wiscasset Middle High School’s graduation ceremony has been moved inside of the school, at 225 Gardiner Road, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8.


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