The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Damariscotta History Capt. Stephen C. Whitehouse, a Masonic Brother and Civil War Soldier

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This article took place here in Damariscotta when Everett Stetson was master of Alna Lodge No. 43 in 1861. We find that on April 30, 1861, a middle-aged man from Newcastle had signed a petition to join Alna Masonic Lodge at the age of 40 years. He was a man of good statue, of sound mind, a good businessman, and believed in God. The candidate’s name was Stephen C. Whitehouse.

Characters of the County: On Stage with Paul Mellyn

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The Midcoast has always enjoyed a vibrant music scene, one that’s brighter during the summer months, and those familiar with the scene know the familiar faces in the crowd and on stage. One of those recognizable faces is Paul Mellyn, a New England Bluegrass Hall of Famer and home restoration specialist who has been playing here since the 2000s.

Round Pond

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For the last week or so our blue skies have been gray, and the sun has been looking more like a daylight moon. With the wildfire smoke from Canada making its way to our region we have been experiencing what looks like smoggy city skies. Finally on Sunday the blue skies were back, and the temperatures were feeling like July. We will gladly take it knowing what we do about the months to come.

Thrifty Good Food Harvest Gatherings

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Festive fall country fairs have from time immemorial honored the harvest and those who have made it possible by celebrations of the season with sociability and food. For city dwellers it often is the only way to get close to a farm and its animal inhabitants, displayed in various pens competing for a blue ribbon of excellence.

PUMPKIN FEVER

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We’ll come right out and say it – we look forward to Pumpkinfest each and every year.

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.

WORK IT OUT

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A Bangor Daily News article about The Forks Plantation caught our eye earlier this month, and we cannot stop thinking about it.

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.


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