The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Sandra Dinsmore Dec. 16, 1947 - Jan. 2, 2025

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Sandra Dinsmore, 77, of Newcastle, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 2 at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport. Sandra was born on Dec. 16, 1947 in Newcastle as the youngest of seven children. Sandra attended Lincoln Academy, where she played on the girls basketball team.

Carol Hall Perry Celebrating the life of Carol Hall Perry

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Carol Hall Perry, 77, a beloved member of the Waldoboro community, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 3, 1947, in Skowhegan, Carol was the daughter of Richard A. Hall and Cynthia (Bailey) Hall. Growing up in Waldoboro, she graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1965, where her passion for service and community were evident from a young age. Carol met Bill Wade at a young age; they married and had three beautiful children, Lisa, Nate, and Sue.

Faith Hanley Bailey Aug. 1, 1935 - Jan. 3, 2025

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Faith Hanley Bailey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by her family members.

Midcoast Bridge Scores

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Two tables were played Thursday, Jan. 2. The three top scorers were Betty Yock, of Wiscasset, Betsy Andrews, of South Bristol, and Stephen Wicks, of Damariscotta.

Lincoln County Courts

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Sumner Keith, 32, Nobleboro, two counts allowing dog to be at large, Nov. 7, 2024, $50; two counts allowing dog to be at large, Nov. 17, 2024, both dismissed (plea to other charge).

Round Pond

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As people were want to do back in the day, Fran and Bill Russell loaded B.J. and Jill into their ’55 Oldsmobile to go for a Sunday “ride” in the early spring of 1965. They lived in North Newcastle at the time and their meanderings that day brought them through Round Pond. As they drove by the old King Ro Manor, Fran always told me that her heart stuttered and she knew that that was their future.

Nominations Open for State and County Teachers of The Year

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The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine are excited to announce nominations are officially open for the 2025 County Teachers of the Year and the 2026 State Teacher of the Year. Maine’s state and county teachers of the year serve as advocates for teachers, students, and public education in Maine.

Barbershop Chorus Offers Singing Valentines

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Valentine’s Day is coming. Some people give a card, some people give a flower, but really romantic people engage the Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus to send a quartet to the home or workplace of their significant other to deliver a card and a rose, and best of all, to sing a couple of romantic songs to the love of their lives.

Pink Floyd Tribute Returning To The Waldo Feb. 8

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The Waldo Theatre is excited to bring New England-based Echoes of Floyd back to Maine on Saturday, Feb. 8. Prepare to be transported through time and space as Echoes of Floyd recreates the legendary sound of Pink Floyd with astonishing precision.

A GOOD JOB NEED NOT GO UNNOTICED

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The functions of our community that seem most basic are, often, the ones it’s easiest to take for granted. When we call 911, is there someone on the other end of the line? When we toss a can into the recycling bin, is it really being reused? When a stray animal appears on a doorstep or in a garage, is there somebody a phone call away to bring the scared creature to a safe place?


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