For six years, Stephanie McSherry brought a vision of creativity, literacy, and creative joy to life at Edgecomb’s Merry Barn. Though The Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat shut its doors for good at the end of 2024, McSherry hopes the impact of the literacy and arts center will persist throughout the creative community.
Wiscasset Planning Board Approves Tucker Chevrolet Relocation
A car dealership familiar to those in Waldoboro is one step closer to making its way south to its new home in Wiscasset.
AOS 93 Voters Turn Down $1.2 Million Budget
Voters from Bristol, Jefferson, Nobleboro, and South Bristol rejected a proposed $1.2 million AOS 93 central office budget for the 2026 fiscal year during a meeting the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 18.
MVHS Outdoor Club Unplugs to Connect
It was about 20 degrees at Camden Hills State Park as, on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 14, members of Medomak Valley High School’s outdoor club broke camp at the park’s ski shelter and set off into the woods for a second day of hiking.
Readers to Decide Winner of 2024 #LCNme365 Photo Contest
Hundreds of readers submitted thousands of photos to The Lincoln County News’ photo contest in its eighth year. Now it is up to readers to decide which of the 12 finalists will win the 2024 #LCNme365 photo contest.
GSB Nurse’s Medical Mission in Tanzania Focused on Education
In October, Great Salt Bay Community School nurse Christa Booth embarked on a medical mission trip to the African country of Tanzania. When she returned, she brought home a few photographs, many memories, and a refreshed perspective.
Former County EMA Director Takes Termination Appeal to Court
Alleging he was fired without cause, the former director of Lincoln County’s Emergency Management Agency has filed suit in Lincoln County Superior Court seeking to have his job restored and payment of missed wages.
Community Loses Longtime Wiscasset Teacher and Coach
Wiscasset’s Timothy “Tim” Flanagan is being remembered by those who knew him as a compassionate and considerate educator, coach, friend, and community member.
New Generation of Charlie Brown Trees Glow in Edgecomb
On the evening of Friday, Dec. 13, a uniquely Edgecomb tradition changed hands.
Frances Perkins Homestead Declared National Monument
On Monday, Dec. 16, President Joe Biden declared the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle a national monument.
Damariscotta Approves New Comprehensive Plan
A new comprehensive plan more than two years in the making was approved by Damariscotta residents during a special town meeting at Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Great Salt Bay Community School.
Community Mourns Loss of Longtime LA Teacher and Coach
Damariscotta educator Daniel “Dan” Pinkham is being remembered by those that knew him as a caring teacher, coach, and friend committed to helping others.
Augusta EMT Named New Nobleboro Fire Chief
The Nobleboro Fire Department swore in Matthew Kilpatrick as chief of the Nobleboro Fire Department, effective immediately, the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 5.
Unexpected Diagnosis Unites Community to Support Beloved Waldoboro Educator
Hundreds of Lincoln County students, educators, and families are coming together to support Union Elementary School Principal Scott White and his family in the wake of the longtime educator’s diagnosis with a rare form of brain cancer.
