The Pemaquid Mill owes its existence to the Pemaquid River, which powered the machinery to grind grain, card wool, and saw lumber. But decade after decade of flowing river water had created a leak in the 200-year-old mill’s foundation wall. The melting snow in spring and frost and thaw cycles in winter further undermined the foundation that supports the mill.

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau held its annual celebration at The Contented Sole in New Harbor.

Anyone who frequently travels past the Taniscot and Newcastle town office on Main Street might recently have noticed a brightening of its facade in the replacement of the Newcastle Historical Society’s old and sadly degrading sign that hosted messages and announcements of various types.

The Lincoln County News will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept 1.

Madison Holmes, a 2025 graduate of Medomak Valley High School and resident of Waldoboro, is the first recipient of the Shirley Gallagher Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital has announced the summer 2025 graduates of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and Central Lincoln County Adult Education CNA Training Program.

Thomas College student and Whitefield native Zephyr Lani-Caputo won third place in season 10 of “Greenlight Maine: College Edition” a business competition show. He won $5,000 and competed against students from both Colby College and the University of New England.