Nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd spread to Lincoln County in recent days, as locals gathered in and around Newcastle’s Veterans Memorial Park for a series of peaceful events.
Damariscotta Boutique Shutters Permanently, Citing Coronavirus
Two Fish boutique in downtown Damariscotta reopened Wednesday, May 27, but only for a few days. With a good measure of sadness and a dash of relief, owner Chris Hunt closed the clothing and home goods shop for good Saturday, May 31.
Bacon Grease Fire Destroys New Harbor House
An accidental grease fire, caused when the homeowner left bacon cooking on the stove, destroyed a home at 159 McFarland Shore Road in New Harbor the morning of Wednesday, June 3.
MVHS Cancels Graduation Parade, Citing Restrictions on Law Enforcement
Medomak Valley High School has canceled its graduation parade, citing guidance from the Maine Attorney General’s Office to law enforcement across the state.
Waldoboro Weighs Closure of Friendship Street for Outdoor Shopping
The Waldoboro Board of Selectmen, on May 26, discussed the possibility of closing a portion of Friendship Street to traffic on weekends when downtown businesses reopen.
County Free of New Cases for Nine Days
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported no new cases of COVID-19 and two more recoveries from the illness in Lincoln County over the past week.
Brush Fire Burns Quarter-Acre in Bristol
A brush fire burned about a quarter-acre of land and spread into nearby woods off Stoneybrook Lane in Bristol the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2.
Primary Candidates to Field Questions in LCN Forums
Candidates in three local races with contested primaries will field questions from The Lincoln County News and the public during forums the next two Thursdays.
Bremen to Expand Internet Access Throughout Town
The town of Bremen and Tidewater Telecom Inc. have won a $120,000 grant from the ConnectMaine Authority that will enable the expansion of high-speed internet access to every household in Bremen.
No Longer Forgotten, Local Veteran Receives New Headstone
Local researchers recently uncovered the identity of a veteran of two wars buried in an unmarked grave in Damariscotta. On the Thursday before Memorial Day, they dedicated a new headstone at his grave.
MVHS English Teacher is Lincoln County Teacher of the Year
Medomak Valley High School English teacher Heather Webster, of Wiscasset, is the 2020 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year.
Wiscasset’s 105-Year-Old Insurance Agency Sold to J. Edward Knight
Carl M.P. Larrabee Agency Inc., the 105-year-old insurance firm in downtown Wiscasset, sold to J. Edward Knight & Co. on May 1.
With Few Guests, New Harbor Inn Reopens Restaurant Closed Since 1999
When the restaurant at New Harbor’s Gosnold Arms closed in 1999, the inn’s co-manager, Lucy Martin, never could have guessed that it would take a pandemic to resurrect it.
Bigelow Research Associate Wins May #LCNme365 Photo Contest
With one vote separating first and second place, Brittney Honisch won the May #LCNme365 photo contest with her picture from the top of Bunker Hill.
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