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The Lincoln County News

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Round Pond

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For many, many years we all have seen the lady walking along the side of the road, with her plastic bag in hand, picking up bottles and cans. Perhaps a few of you know her, but I have always been more than a little bit curious to know her story. My curiosity finally got the better of me and I stopped on the Lower Round Pond Road this past weekend to speak to her.

Damariscotta Comprehensive Plan Update

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Mark your calendar for the upcoming public engagement meetings. This is another opportunity for you to provide input in this important process as we plan for the future of our town. The four recurring themes emerging from the data gathered so far – village/downtown area enhancements; bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure; recreation opportunities; and housing – will be grouped into three interactive meetings.

Characters of the County: Kyle O’Brien’s Life on the Water

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With its long evergreen forests and storied glacial coast, Maine’s history of nurturing outdoorsmen almost goes without saying. Lincoln County shares in that history, evidenced by residents like Kyle O’Brien, a fourth generation Bremen lobsterman, who, when not on the boat, is hunting for deer and occasionally moose.

Henry, A Dog’s Life in Maine

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Hello, dear friends. There are times in our lives when you meet someone who is more than special. I am of course, talking about dogs, and, OK, some cats. Why not, they are family, too. This month I would like to focus on someone extra, extra special; Boo Rodrigues, of New Harbor. I did not get to meet her, but my mom did and has been very much impacted by this amazing dog.

Thrifty Good Food Comforting Bisque and Oriental Pork

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Last week we were promised a rousing departure of summer as we tracked Hurricane Lee along the Eastern Seaboard with a promise of high winds and lots of rain. By Friday, anyone with a boat had it safely stashed away for storage or in a safe harbor. Homeowners secured anything liable to topple or be blown away. My 5-foot potted dahlia in full second bloom was moved to our porch for protection.

Midcoast Matters Preserves Tell Stories

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Maine Master Naturalist Susan Cottle will lead a Wednesday Wander at Griggs Preserve from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 20. Griggs Preserve is a 56-acre tract of wooded upland forest, with trails that pass by the Sheepscot River, an upland bog, an old porcupine den, and majestic eastern white pine trees. As you hop over the babbling spring and walk alongside the railroad tracks, keep an eye out for deer, turkeys, raptors, and pileated woodpeckers.

Bringing Food Home Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes!

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself suddenly inundated with tomatoes over the past couple of weeks. Whether it’s green tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or any other variety, there certainly seems to be a current abundance.

Characters of the County: Caitlin Cass Strives for Improvement

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Fueled by support from her community and her own knack for self-motivation, Caitlin Cass is ready for whatever the future brings her. An avid tennis player and Newcastle native, Cass’s talent for tennis continues to shine in Lincoln County, as the 19-year-old volunteers, teaches lessons, and gives back to her community.

Past and Present Remembering Ernie Pyle

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Pulitzer Prize-winner Ernie Pyle was one of many American war correspondents during World War II, but he was easily the most famous because of what he wrote and how he wrote it. His columns were syndicated across the country and brought home the tragedy of war and those who fought and died in it in a way that no other reporter did.


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