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

Clarah Pearl Spinney

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Troy and Kylie Spinney, of Bristol, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Clarah Pearl Spinney.

Crime in Maine Down 8.7 Percent

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Crime in Maine decreased 8.7 percent during 2016, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety. It is the fifth consecutive year that crime has decreased in Maine for a total decline during the past five years of 38.6 percent. Crime dropped 7.1 percent in 2015, 13 percent in 2014, 8.3 percent in 2013, and 1.5 percent in 2012.

Michael Owen Bennett Sr. Service Announcement

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A celebration of life for Michael Owen Bennett Sr., who passed away Oct. 7, will be held from 2-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 28 at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Burial will follow at Hopkins Cemetery in South Jefferson.

PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE

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As the letters begin to pour in about Question 2 and other local and state referendum questions, we feel it necessary to issue a pre-emptive strike against the continuation of a disturbing trend in our national discourse.

SBA Lending in Maine Increases 16 Percent

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The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced fiscal year  2017 lending numbers showing increasing loan levels in small business lending through the 7(a) and 504 loan programs, as well as increases in lending to women, veterans, and emerging  communities. 

Public Breakfast

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A public breakfast will be held at the American Legion hall, at 527 Main St. in Damariscotta on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 7:30-10 a.m.

Naomi Evelyn Keith

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Opal Keith, of Nobleboro, is pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Naomi Evelyn Keith

James David Gillespie

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Meghan and Michael Gillespie, of Wiscasset, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, James David Gillespie.


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