The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Chester (Chet) W. Bailey III

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Chester (Chet) W. Bailey III, of Nobleboro, passed away on the evening of Feb. 10 at his home with his family and hospice caregivers by his side.

Two Storms Pummel Lincoln County

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Lincoln County was hit with a one-two punch of stormy weather beginning Saturday, Feb. 11 and continuing, after a short break, through Monday, Feb. 13.

Adelaide Elizabeth Suttmeier

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Natasha and Luke Suttmeier, of Newcastle, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Adelaide Elizabeth Suttmeier.

Janet H. “Bonnie” Christ

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Janet H. “Bonnie” Christ, 75, of Barrington, R.I. passed away peacefully Feb. 5. She was the wife of the late George Fritz Christ.

Hudson William Ryan Hoffses

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Jessica Hoffses and Michael W. Hoffses are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Hudson William Ryan Hoffses.

Benefit Pasta Dinner for Food Pantry

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The days are getting longer and the cold is getting stronger. Heating bills are gnawing away at family budgets. Members of the public are invited to please help out and come to a benefit pasta supper for the Waldoboro Food Pantry from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Meenahga Grange, 860 Main St., Waldoboro.

Maine Humanities Council to Honor Poet Lawless

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Maine poet Gary Lawless will receive the 2017 Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize from the Maine Humanities Council. A resident of Nobleboro, Lawless owns and operates Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, an independent bookstore he opened in 1979 with his wife, Beth Leonard.

Bristol Beacon

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Upcoming events

Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m.: PTO meeting

Chamber of Commerce Opens Nomination Process for Awards

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The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday, Feb. 10 that it is accepting nominations for its annual Chamber of Commerce awards, which will be presented at the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday, May 18 at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle.

Dollar General and Sherwin-Williams

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As a former resident and business owner in Damariscotta, I was quite troubled by the news of pending Dollar General and Sherwin-Williams stores near the heart of town.

Steelgraves Magic Show at LA on March 4

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Markus and Angelique Steelgrave have brought wonder and excitement to millions of people throughout New England and beyond. The Steelgraves will make a rare Maine public appearance at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 4 in the gymnasium at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle as a benefit for Jefferson Village School’s Blessings in a Backpack program.

Lincoln County Courts

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Cody J. Devenger, 29, Trevett, failing to obey traffic officer’s directions, Aug. 7, 2016, $300.

Midwinter Beekeeping Workshop at Morris Farm

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The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers group will hold its midwinter workshop on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. It will be at the Morris Farm, 156 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Morning refreshments and coffee will be provided by the group. There is no cost, but donations are accepted. Refreshment donations also accepted.


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