A structure fire in Waldoboro destroyed a shed and part of a mobile home on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

A partnership between Mobius Inc. and Stepping Stone Housing Inc. is turning donated furniture into a fundraising tool while giving a group of men with developmental disabilities the chance to build skills and contribute directly to their community.

The Damariscotta Planning Board approved a conditional use permit application for a new adult-use cannabis store during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 5.

A new community pep band hopes to make its debut during Lincoln Academy’s basketball season.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted an updated hazard mitigation plan at their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Readers selected Jean Shippee, of Jefferson, as the winner of the 2025 #LCNme365 photo contest with her picture of a sunset on Monhegan Island.

The passing of Jim Brinkler on Dec. 14 after a brief illness has left a void where one of the pillars of the Newcastle community once stood.

With decreasing volunteer ranks and growing equipment costs, six Lincoln County fire departments believe collaboration might be the way forward.

Hundreds of readers submitted thousands of photos to The Lincoln County News’ photo contest in its ninth year. Now it is up to readers to decide which of the 12 finalists will win the 2025 #LCNme365 photo contest.

It’s not often a teacher walks out of a student of the month assembly with an award, but such was the case at Medomak Valley High School on Monday, Dec. 22.

Community member concerns led the agenda during the Damariscotta-Newcastle Public Works Committee’s Monday, Dec. 15 meeting at the Newcastle fire station.

A possible public safety building site left the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners split during their Tuesday, Dec. 16 meeting.

For Damariscotta-based optometrist Dr. John McCormick, retirement is the beginning of an exciting new era of travel and giving back to others.