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

SBS Gazette

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The last week of school often speaks of fun and games at South Bristol School. This year is no disappointment.

DO YOUR PART

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Space in The Lincoln County News this week is at a premium, as our reporters spent the better part of the last month working on candidate profiles, budget breakdowns, and annual town meeting previews.

Characters of the County: Connecting with Christa Thorpe

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To connect with others is a deeply human experience, and in her roles as a teacher, a community development coordinator at Island Institute in Rockland, Bremen School Committee member, and former Bremen Broadband Committee chair, Christa Thorpe has been fostering that kind connection between and within communities her whole life.

Midcoast Matters Beware The Toe-Biter!

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The weather is warm, almost summer like to Maine kids, and what these black fly immune children like most is mud. Ponds with squishy edges that guarantee their feet will get wet. Ponds filled with small animals just begging to be caught. Ponds like Haybale at Hidden Valley Nature Center where local fourth grade classes have been spending their May field trip exploring the macroinvertebrates that lay beneath the surface.

Round Pond

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Our area is fortunate to have businesses such as J. Edward Knight that are civic minded in giving to the community.

TAKE IT EASY

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Verdant pastures and blossoming flower boxes aren’t the only evidence of spring: you can see it as the roads brim with the return of our seasonal neighbors and temporary visitors.

Characters of the County: A Slice of Nick Krunkkala’s Life

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Certain things lend themselves to sharing, but there’s something special about food that brings people together. No one knows that better than Nick Krunkkala, the owner of Oysterhead Pizza Co., at 189 Main St. in Damariscotta. While the lifelong food lover shares his culinary passions with the public, he is also an avid pop-culture fan, national champion lacrosse player, and father of two daughters.

Skidompha Skoop

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The forsythia in my yard is turning from green to yellow and I think I saw temps in the mid 70s for next week – huzzah! That must mean both summer and Skidompha Summer Read are in sight! Our amazing and passionate Skidompha staff has worked hard to assemble a great schedule of free programming all for you with many prizes and giveaways, including books!

IN ACTION

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The sacrifices made by the men and women who have died while serving this country is a noble act and one that should be honored.

Paper Pets: Prancing Through Life with Lily

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Confidently I can say, all my life I’ve loved dogs: big dogs, small dogs, medium dogs, even big cats on occasion. Their often-scruffy fur, wagging tails, and goofy smiles are just a few of the many quirks that fill me with endless amounts of joy. So little did I know that the day I decided to adopt my wet-nosed companion, Lily, I was in fact getting a dog disguised as none other than … a goat.
(“Paper Pets” spotlights the animal companions of Lincoln County News employees.)

News Along the Way Power of Presence

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Our modern world has provided us the ability to pick up our phones and transport us. The last two decades have led to new forms of social interaction and communication. We can now connect with people near or far. These technological advances have both their pros and cons. Many can feel disconnected, isolated and alone.

WELCOME BACK

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The sun is shining, birds are singing, spring flowers are blooming, and businesses are opening. Everywhere you look there are signs Maine’s busiest season is almost upon us.


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