The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Jane Winne Diefendorf Simonds Feb. 28, 1928 - Sept. 20, 2024

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Jane Winne Diefendorf Simonds, of Pemaquid, passed away peacefully Sept. 20, 2024 with family by her side. She was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her cohort and love of her life, Francis Xavier Simonds, her husband of 62 years.

Betty J. Pace

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Betty J. Pace, 99, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital on Aug. 14, 2025. Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no obituary and her loved ones will honor her life privately.

Dana Trafton Hagerthy Oct. 30, 1933 - Aug. 6, 2025

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Dana Trafton Hagerthy, 91, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025 in Englewood, Fla. He was born on Oct. 30, 1933 in Ashland, a son of Albert L. and Myrtle “Sally” (Miller) Hagerthy.

Roger Taylor Panek

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Roger Taylor Panek, 86, of Damariscotta, died peacefully at the Sussman House on the morning of Aug. 11, 2025. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. where he studied architecture. He went on to practice architecture in Manhattan, San Francisco, Toronto, and throughout New England, specializing in the preservation and restoration of historic buildings.

Summer CNA Graduates

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital has announced the summer 2025 graduates of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and Central Lincoln County Adult Education CNA Training Program.

Wiscasset Senior Center News

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The next public supper will be Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. The meal will consist of watermelon gazpacho, salad, rolls, barbecue chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, and chocolate chip zucchini cake.

Bess The Book Bus Event Aug. 28

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Bess the Book Bus and Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause will visit the Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main St. in Waldoboro from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

The Pumpkin Vine It’s Almost Gourd Time

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If you’ve been down the aisles at Hannaford lately and felt that familiar flutter of fall excitement, you’re not alone. Pumpkinfest season is upon us, and the merch has officially arrived. That means it is time to mark your calendars for the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta, returning Friday through Monday, Oct. 10-13.

Lincoln County Courts

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Winter Bagley-Appleton, 25, Bath, terrorizing, Nov. 13, 2024, dismissed (insufficient evidence).

Round Pond

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Round Pond is sporting new asphalt on Back Shore Road and Moxie Cove Road. As you can see from the picture, the new parking at the shore landing is completed and already in use.


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