The Lincoln County News
The only weekly newspaper locally owned, printed, and published in Lincoln County.

The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

NEVER TOO LATE FOR A LEAP OF FAITH

at

I get a funny look sometimes when I tell people I’m 50. I won’t flatter myself and suggest it’s because I don’t look my age. I probably do. So what? I’ve waited all my life to look in the mirror and not worry about what I see. Fine lines and sprigs of facial hair suit me just fine. I’m not a young woman anymore. And I am thankful for that.

Truck’n in America

at

Hey folks, as one can see, the trees behind the old information building on the corner of Vine and Main streets are down, and I’ve met a few folks who are a little dismayed that they are gone. But let me point out, first, a couple of the trees were reported to be dying, and it would have happened sooner or later.

Truck’n in America The Greatest Generation

at

The month of November is the month that I lost both of my parents. Granted it was 18 years apart, but it always is kind of a different month for me. Last week, I tried to tell you about my dad, my hero. And I hope, I was somewhat successful. Now, I want to tell you about my mom, my hero, as well, another member of America’s Greatest Generation.

Newcastle History George & Josephine Hart Sponsor the Kools

at

Recently, I came across an article written by Janet Ann Clement for The Lincoln County News on Oct. 2, 1993. It was the story of how a family was able to come from The Netherlands to enjoy life here. Wilhelmus and Lida Kool came to the United States in the hope of finding a better way of life for themselves and their son.

Round Pond

at

I had a lot of positive responses to last week’s article about Lossie Morton so with Veterans Day being this Thursday, Nov. 11, I would like to write about another war hero from Round Pond, Harry “Mitt” Masters. I have an article (again from Bethiah Callahan) that was written on Aug. 15, 1944 from Mitt’s hospital bed at a base hospital in England, where he gave an interview to John M. O’Connell Jr., the managing editor at the Bangor Daily News.

Character of the County: Bruce Poland is Proud to Serve

at

It is not uncommon for military veterans to be reticent to talk about their time in the service and Bruce Poland is no exception. But he does have a message he wants to convey to younger vets: The importance of service, not just to the military, but to the community. 

Welcome to Bringing Food Home

at

My name is Jess and I’m very excited to introduce myself as the newest contributor to The Lincoln County News through the Bringing Food Home column. I live in Damariscotta with my fiancé Tyler, 14-year-old son Abe, and our dog and chickens. 

VETERANS’ UNTOLD STORIES

at

I am the daughter and granddaughter of war veterans. My father served in the Air Force during Vietnam, and my maternal grandfather fought with the Army in World War II.

Backyard Wildlife Support the Birds

at

Regular readers of this column know that while I try to write about a variety of wildlife, my main interest is in birds. Like many people, I have a soft spot for the feathered species that grace our backyards and feeders. Sadly however, birds are in trouble throughout the world.

Whitefield

at

Two years ago I spent Halloween and Day of the Dead in El Paso, Texas. To witness the love, respect, and remembrance shown to those who have left this earth was incredibly moving and spiritual. It was truly a gift. I thought about this when I recently visited two old Whitefield cemeteries with Charlene Donahue, Barry Tibbetts, and Libby Harmon who are members of the Whitefield Cemetery Committee.

BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE

at

Election Day has passed and with it my first and only term as the Ward 4 councilor for the city of Bath, a near neighbor to Lincoln County, and a far cry from the municipal structure of its towns.


 Printed & published by
The Lincoln County Publishing Company
^