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

Lincoln County Courts

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Jamison Barnett, 21, Waterville, burglary, Feb. 18, 2024; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Feb. 18, 2024, both dismissed (plea to other charge); theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Feb. 18, 2024, restitution $2,000, unconditional discharge.

Help Yourself Shelf Doing Away With COVID-Era Procedure

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After five years of reduced shopping capacity due to COVID-19 and other considerations, the Help Yourself Shelf at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Wiscasset is going back to its all-at-once food pantry distributions starting Thursday, May 1. No more waiting in long lines in the car: patrons will be able to shop all together every Thursday from 5-6 p.m.

Spectrum Generations Moves To New Location

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Spectrum Generations’ Lincoln County Community Center in Damariscotta is now co-located with Inn Along the Way at Chapman Farm, at 741 Main St. in Damariscotta, just a short walk from Spectrum Generations’ previous location.

ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE – PART 2: EXPENSES

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And then there were two.
At the start of this year, there were four newspaper-printing facilities in Maine. The largest facility is located in South Portland and prints all of the daily papers in the state as well as quite a few of the weeklies. The other three include a small black ink-only press in Lincoln, the Ellsworth American’s facility in downtown Ellsworth, and our press here in Newcastle.

News Along the Way Volunteers

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Here at Inn Along the Way I can often be found, “dancing with the stars.” These are the points of light that are commonly referred to as “volunteers.”

INTERTWINED

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From watching for the arrival of alewives in Great Salt Bay, ice-out on Damariscotta Lake, spotted fawns scampering through the woods, or even the dreaded onset of pollen and black flies, there are countless ways to mark the arrival of spring in Lincoln County.

Larry Michael ‘Mike’ Benner Dec. 16, 1951 - April 19, 2025

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Larry Michael “Mike” Benner, 73, of Damariscotta, passed away on April 19, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on Dec. 16, 1951, at Miles Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Mathias and Alice (O’Brien) Benner, of Bristol.

Irving J. ‘I.J.’ Pinkham March 14, 1947 - April 15, 2025

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With heavy hearts, the family of I.J. Pinkham shares the news of his passing on April 15, 2025. A beloved husband, father, Papa, friend, teacher, and legendary basketball coach, I.J. touched countless lives both on and off the court. He fought the good fight, and in his quiet unassuming way, slipped peacefully from this life.

Ronald Handfield

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Ronald Handfield, 83, of Waldoboro, died at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta on April 17, 2025. He was born in Whitinsville, Mass., to Arthur and Elizabeth (Smith) Handfield. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard upon graduating from Northbridge High School, reaching the rank of boatswain’s mate, second class. During his time in the Coast Guard, he served primarily on the cutter Decisive and was a lighthouse keeper. At Halfway Rock, where the men kept a chart in the house with the heading “House Fly Killings,” Ron held the record of 257 fly killings in two months.

Reuben ‘Ted’ Thurlow Chase Aug. 27, 1943 - April 13, 2025

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Reuben Thurlow Chase, “Ted” to most people, passed away on April 13, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Damariscotta on Aug. 27, 1943, the son of Reuben W. Chase and Ida (Winchenbach) Chase. He grew up in Bristol, a community he loved with all of his heart. He graduated from Bristol High School and went on to the University of Maine, where he graduated with a B.S. in education. He taught at George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill until he was drafted into the Army. He married Catherine Moulton in 1968. After time in the Army, they moved to Keene, N.H., where Ted taught for eight years and where their two daughters, Sarah and Emily, were born.


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