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

SECOND CHANCES

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We have a lot of self-righteousness in American society today. A lot of vindictiveness. A lot of outrage. Two things we seem to have in short supply are forgiveness and second chances.

Elaine Crook Hatch

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Elaine Crook Hatch, 93, passed away on the afternoon of Oct. 11, 2019 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, with her husband David by her side.

Lincoln County Courts

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Gary A. Balducci Jr., 41, Damariscotta, theft by deception, April 25, 2016, probation violation, Two Bridges Regional Jail 60 days, probation partially revoked; unlawful sexual touching, Nov. 1, 2018, Two Bridges Regional Jail 364 days, all but 60 days suspended, probation one year; unlawful sexual touching, Dec. 1, 2018, Two Bridges Regional Jail 180 days, all suspended, probation one year.

Whitefield Library & Community Center News

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Our first ever Author’s Corner, with Fred Lipp, a local award-winning author, was held on Saturday, Sept. 28. A longtime Whitefield resident, Fred shared his current book, “80-plus: Learning To Live Again,” a story about his 80th birthday, two Nigerian dwarf goats gifted by his daughter, and how they have impacted his life. Thank you, Fred and Kitty Lipp, for sharing your life stories and words of wisdom with us! 

Frank Stevenson Burton

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Frank Stevenson Burton, 86, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9. His beloved wife Nancy was at his side.

Cruise for a Cause Campaign Raises Money to Fight Childhood Hunger

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Mexicali Blues in Newcastle recently teamed up with Go Big for Hunger to raise money while cruising and grooving to a Grateful Dead cover band in Casco Bay. The Maine brand’s second annual Cruise for a Cause charity event raised over $8,500, with 100% of the money benefiting Go Big For Hunger’s mission of ending childhood hunger in Maine.

Annual Chicken Pie Supper in Whitefield

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Whitefield’s annual fall tradition, the Kings Mills Union Hall Association’s chicken pie supper, will take place this year on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m.

Paint Nite Maine for Kids at St. Giles’ Oct. 19

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St. Giles’ Episcopal Church in Jefferson will host a kids version of the popular Paint Nite Maine program, but it will take place not at night but rather from noon-2 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Waste Watch

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Have you seen any very large pumpkins? It’s that time of year. I hope you’ll have some fun with all the activities this week. At the station, our experience with pumpkins is usually after they’re rotten and smelly.

Round Top Season Closer to Give Proceeds to Benefit CHIP, Stepping Stone

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Tuesday, Oct. 15 will be the last day of the 2019 season for the Round Top Ice Cream stand in Damariscotta. In keeping with custom, the entire proceeds of the day will be given to local charities. This year, the Community Housing Improvement Project and Stepping Stone Housing will benefit.

WELCOME

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Dear Pumpkinfest visitors,

Welcome to Lincoln County. We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful part of the world.


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