Bobby Whear, the owner of the Mill Pond Inn in Damariscotta Mills in Nobleboro, seems to have his hand in nearly everything in Lincoln County and helped facilitate some major developments in the community.
Thrifty Good Food Fall Treasures: Wild Mushrooms and Delicata Squash
Modern cooks have almost forgotten a time when seasons dictated the menu. Modern transportation and supermarkets have allowed us to procure asparagus in December and apples in May. We still appreciate the flavor of fresh and local produce in the summer, but gone are the days when I eagerly anticipated a winter break to NYC for a matinee followed by a treat of NY cheesecake and “fresh strawberries” at the famous Lindy’s restaurant.
WHAT ABOUT QUESTIONS 2 AND 3?
State referendum Question 1 is not the only one on the Maine ballot this November. It may seem like it is, given all the ads and discussion forums spotlighting it.
AN OPEN LETTER TO LINCOLN COUNTY
After two-and-half years working as a reporter for The Lincoln County News, covering Damariscotta, Newcastle, Bristol, South Bristol, and Monhegan Island, I will be leaving at the end of the month to accept a position at the Morning Sentinel newspaper in Waterville.
Characters of the County: Reed Runs 31st Straight Boston Marathon
Dr. Stephen Reed, of Wiscasset, will turn 74 soon, but he did not let his age, an injured foot, or an artificial hip deter him from running his 31st straight Boston Marathon on Monday, Oct. 11.
Ways to Learn More on Question 1
Voting day is coming right up on Nov. 2, and letters are already coming in both for and against state referendum question 1:
“Do you want to ban the construction of high-impact electric transmission lines in the Upper Kennebec Region and to require the Legislature to approve all other such projects anywhere in Maine, both retroactively to 2020, and to require the Legislature, retroactively to 2014, to approve by a two-thirds vote such projects using public land?”
In Nature Raccoons Visit the Cherry Tree
As I started cooking supper, I spotted three young raccoons in the wild black cherry tree by the marsh below my house. I sometimes hear ‘coon voices in the night as they hunt the marsh and brook for food.
Whitefield
Whitefield and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are working together to make Whitefield’s roads safer for everyone who uses them. I for one am overjoyed by this collaborative and important effort.
Characters of the County: Restaurant Reflections from a Long-Time Server
As a restaurant worker going on 30 years, Edgecomb’s Sara Lentz has witnessed her profession become a part of the local and national conversation to an unprecedented degree in the last year and a half.
Midcoast Matters Magic of the Midcoast
This week we launch the inaugural “Midcoast Matters,” a weekly column that will highlight, and celebrate the natural world of Midcoast Maine.
Nobleboro History Revisited Some Highlights of Church History and Involvement of Chapman and Trask Families
In October 1972, our church started, with high hopes and enthusiasm, to take apart an old camp building in Jefferson. Now, after nearly three years of great cooperation and effort by so many persons, and with continuing leadership by Pastor Chapman, we rejoice today in the dedication of this beautiful building to the greater service and glory of our Lord.
Characters of the County: Bill Smith: Village Sage, Schoolhouse Steward
William “Bill” Smith attended the Washington School in Round Pond from 1938 to 1946 and he can now sit in the restored 1885 classroom and recall learning piano, his time as a Boy Scout, and sled-riding at recess.
A Note from the Publishers: Price Increase of The Lincoln County News
The price of The Lincoln County News will increase starting Nov. 18, 2021. While this is never an easy decision to make, it comes as a result of employment wage competition and rising paper and postage costs. This is the community’s newspaper, and we strive to provide an excellent value for your hard-earned dollars. This increase will ensure we continue to cover the news and goings-on of Lincoln County into the future.
Characters of the County: Newcastle’s No. 1 Volunteer Doesn’t Need A Reason
It’s Sept. 21, a bright Tuesday morning, and like every other Tuesday morning Newcastle’s Mariellen Whelan can be found at the Ecumenical Food Pantry at the Second Congregational Church, hustling between parked vehicles, chatting with their occupants, and shuttling diapers out to the families that need them.
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