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

Thrifty Good Food Fall Treasures: Wild Mushrooms and Delicata Squash

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Modern cooks have almost forgotten a time when seasons dictated the menu. Modern transportation and supermarkets have allowed us to procure asparagus in December and apples in May. We still appreciate the flavor of fresh and local produce in the summer, but gone are the days when I eagerly anticipated a winter break to NYC for a matinee followed by a treat of NY cheesecake and “fresh strawberries” at the famous Lindy’s restaurant.

Shooting Competition to be Held in Bristol

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The Samoset Fish and Game Club will host shooting competition events at its rifle range, located on Transfer Station Road in Bristol on Sunday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 31. The competitions begin at 9:30 a.m.

At the Lincoln

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Dan Stevens first won our hearts when we met him on screen as the beloved Matthew Crawley in “Downton Abbey.”

Drive-Thru Shred Event Oct. 30

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The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce will host a drive-thru shred event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 30 in the parking lot of Lincoln County Publishing at 116 Mills Road in Newcastle.

Last Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails Event Oct. 30

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Something exciting is rumbling down the tracks at Trout Brook Preserve. There are now two ways to enjoy the wooded hillsides of Trout Brook Preserve and surrounding Alna, by rail or by trail.

Leroy E. Lavallee Nov. 24, 1950 - Oct. 4, 2021

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Leroy E. Lavallee, 70, died at his home in Jefferson on Oct. 4, 2021. He was born Nov. 24, 1950 in Gardiner to Robert Lavallee and Betty Waterhouse Lavallee. He grew up in Gardiner and Augusta and attended local schools.

LCN Now Accepting Letters to Santa

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While it may only be October, the holiday season is coming up fast. To make sure Santa Claus hears the community’s Christmas wishes, The Lincoln County News is creating a supplement containing letters from local children.

Non-Emergency Laws Take Effect in Maine

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A series of non-emergency laws that were introduced and championed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus went into effect Monday, Oct. 18. These laws include measures to provide access to lifesaving insulin, property tax relief, expand access to quality child care, and ban corporate contributions to political candidates.

Midcoast Crematory to Host Open House

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Midcoast Crematory, located at 32 Anna Belle Lane in Thomaston, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23. Stop by to visit the new facility and meet the staff.

Lincoln County Courts

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Richard A. Lutes, 80, Wiscasset, criminal threatening, April 29; hindering apprehension or prosecution, April 29, both dismissed (other).

Deborah Cleaves Scott

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Deborah Cleaves Scott passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Mass., at the age of 84 on Oct. 7, 2021.

AN OPEN LETTER TO LINCOLN COUNTY

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After two-and-half years working as a reporter for The Lincoln County News, covering Damariscotta, Newcastle, Bristol, South Bristol, and Monhegan Island, I will be leaving at the end of the month to accept a position at the Morning Sentinel newspaper in Waterville.

Mark Wyman Biscoe, Sr. Service Announcement

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Please join family and friends for the Celebration of Mark’s life on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Broad Bay United Church of Christ,
941 Main St., Waldoboro.


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