The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Nancy Lee Smith July 20, 1952 - March 27, 2026

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Nancy Lee Smith, 73, died on March 27, 2026 at her home in Waldoboro surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born July 20, 1952 in Rockland to Douglas Knowlton and Clara Church Lane. Nancy grew up in Rockland and attended local schools.

Carlo Mario Pilgrim

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Carlo Mario Pilgrim, 79, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026.

Jeffrey P. Evangelos Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Jeffrey P. Evangelos, who passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. at SaltWater Fields Wedding and Event Barn, at 52 Saltwater Way in South Thomaston.

Karen E. Giles July 24, 1968 - March 19, 2026

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Karen E. Giles, 57, of Edgecomb, passed suddenly at home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born in Boothbay Harbor on July 24, 1968 to Malcolm and Dorothy Giles.

South Bristol School Hosts Tricky Tray Fundraiser April 4

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The annual South Bristol School Booster’s Tricky Tray fundraiser begins at the school at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. The Tricky Tray raffle raises funds for student programs and projects that are not covered by the school budget. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 students (0-14) and the price includes dinner and four free raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets at $0.25 each. The raffle drawing will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner includes chili, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, coleslaw, and dessert.

Property Transfers

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The following property transfers were recorded recently at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset:

Tech Talk Keeping Children Safe Online

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The internet is an amazing tool for learning, creativity, and connection, but for kids, it can also come with risks. As technology continues to evolve, so do the challenges parents face in keeping their children safe online. The good news? You don’t need to be a tech expert to make a big difference. With a few simple steps, you can create a safer digital environment for your family.

Lincoln County Courts

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Michael P. Dalton, 67, Wiscasset, violating condition of release, April 3, 2025, Two Bridges Regional Jail 24 hours.

Announcing the Bristol Community Read Program

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While lobsters comprise Maine’s largest and best-known fishery, baby eels are pound for pound its most valuable. Found in lakes, ponds and rivers throughout the state, the eel remains today one of the world’s most mysterious creatures; an object of fascination, controversy, speculation, and worship whose secrets challenged history’s finest minds from Aristotle to Freud.

OUR SCOPE

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It should be no surprise to our regular readers that we focus the efforts of this paper and its staff on local matters. This was our practice well before community journalism or hyper local became buzz words used by the newspaper industry.


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