The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Postal Service Seeks Residents’ Help Clearing Path to Mailboxes

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Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise. One cannot control the elements that winter delivers but, for one’s letter carrier, these conditions can make delivering letters and packages a lot more challenging.

County Conversations Series Starts Feb. 12 in Nobleboro

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The public is invited to a series of lectures and conversations on topics of interest to the residents of Lincoln County. Called County Conversations, these one-hour events are scheduled for the second Tuesdays of each month from February to April at the First Baptist Church, 8 Back Meadow Road, Nobleboro.

Lincoln County Publishing Co. Announces Upcoming Publications

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The temperatures may be in the single digits, but Lincoln County Publishing Co. is already developing its slate of spring and summer publications, including Lincoln County Magazine, the lobster and lighthouse guides, and a new edition of one of the publishing company’s most popular offerings.

Vibrio Training for Shellfish Harvesters, Dealers

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The 2019 Vibrio training required for shellfish harvesters and dealers who harvest or buy product direct from the Damariscotta River and New Meadows Lakes will be held as follows:

Unified DRA-PWA Seeks Suggestions for New Name

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Monday, Feb. 11 marks the start of joint operations for the new organization to be formed by the unification of Damariscotta River Association and Pemaquid Watershed Association. On that date, the two governing boards of DRA and PWA will meet as a single board for the first time.

Local Philanthropist Helping Coast Guard Families Affected by Shutdown

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Members of the U.S. Coast Guard have been working without pay during the government shutdown that is now reaching close to a month. The Boothbay Harbor community has quickly come together to help Coast Guard members and their families stationed in the area. 

Scientist Honored for Work with Bigelow Education Programs

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After years of teaching at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences with humor and dedication, senior research scientist David Fields has won the prestigious 2019 Ramon Margalef Award for excellence in teaching and mentoring in the fields of oceanography and limnology.

Maine DEA Offers New Tip App

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Maine Drug Enforcement Agency investigations many times start with a tip from the public, and now the agency has a new way for citizens to forward those tips and do so anonymously.

Salty Dog Adds Third Location

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The Salty Dog is very happy to announce a third location. The business will be offering full-service grooming at its Damariscotta location at The Animal House.

Midcoast Conservancy Merger Expands Land Protection

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Jan. 1 marked the official merger between Medomak Valley Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy. As a result, Midcoast Conservancy now comprises conserved lands and trails stretching from Bristol and Friendship to Montville, as well as the watersheds of the Medomak and Sheepscot rivers and Damariscotta Lake.

Substance Use Prevention Partnership Seeks Members

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The Substance Use Prevention Partnership of Lincoln County is seeking new community members, including youths, to join the coalition. The next meeting is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, in the blue room of the ATEC building. All community members are invited to attend this special meeting during which priorities for the upcoming year will be discussed.

Fresh Air Host Families Sought

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Fresh Air summers are filled with children running through the sprinklers in the grass, gazing at star-filled skies, and swimming for the first time. This summer, one can join volunteer Fresh Air host families in the Midcoast region of Maine and open one’s heart and home to a Fresh Air child.


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