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The Lincoln County News

Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

ONE-UPMANSHIP

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We see a lot of one-upmanship going on as the people of our county respond to the coronavirus.

Commentary: A Public Act

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This is my Easter story.

Up early this morning to get to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brunswick to photograph the Easter Mass. St. John’s is not in Lincoln County, but power outages prevented the service from taking place in St. Patrick’s in Newcastle. St. Patrick’s is the historic church that I have been photographing.

Damariscotta History Beating the coronavirus starts right here

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The second week of April has started and we both sit here in our dining room working on everyday items. We both have had a great deal of time to think and talk over the events of the past month. We have watched all the news on local TV and read our daily newspapers and have received many calls each day from our close friends near and far off.

Truckin’ in America

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Weird times to say the least, folks. I know the truckin’ business is suffering badly, as are most businesses. It has really sunk in how we Americans, as well as the rest of the world, have been focused on getting rich instead of getting ready.

Easter Message: Sunday’s Coming

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I felt honored to be asked by The Lincoln County News to write a piece for their Easter edition this week. Then it occurred to me that its publication date would actually be Maundy Thursday, the day that Jesus was betrayed by his friends and arrested. There’s a difficulty, if you will, in trying to write about the Victory before the war has been won and when the outcome is so filled with uncertainty, but here goes.

Keep the Mail Moving

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During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, a benefits or pension check, or a bill or letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is important. While service like this is nothing new to us, we need our communities’ help with social distancing.

Backyard Wildlife Hummingbird return

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Somewhere, far south of here, a male ruby-throated hummingbird is making its way to Maine. Weighing little more than a penny, this tiny bird has been traveling since it left its winter home in southern Mexico or Central America. It has already traversed the Gulf of Mexico, flying nonstop for 500 miles. Juvenile and female hummingbirds are following its path, albeit a week or so later.

STAY VIGILANT

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With only one new case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County in a week, it is tempting to relax and fall back into old habits.

Reilly’s Market

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I would like to publicly thank Reilly’s grocery store in New Harbor for its wonderful service.

Need to Keep Moving Forward

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I have been a selectman for the town of Newcastle for the past 10 years and this is the first time in my tenure that we have needed to fill two coming vacancies. Ben Frey and Caroline Hatch have both decided to step down.

WELCOME BACK, BUT …

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To our seasonal neighbors and friends, welcome back to our community. We do not begrudge you an escape from your primary residence to the sanctuary of your vacation home on our beautiful coast. But please, we beg of you, go straight there and do not leave for at least two weeks!

Rubbish! Lincoln County transfer stations: a corona update

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To all those whose work is deemed essential to public health and safety and who have remained at their posts during the corona outbreak, we express our admiration and gratitude. Among the front-line folks, let us not forget those who continue to process and move the trash and recyclables that our households, not temporarily shuttered like many of our commercial enterprises, continue to generate on a daily basis.


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