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

Backyard Wildlife Magnet fishing

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This summer, I started magnet fishing. A fast-growing hobby, magnet fishing involves tossing a magnet into bodies of water in the hope of retrieving metal. Popularized by YouTube videos, magnet fishing has arrived in Lincoln County and seems to be enjoying what can only be termed a moment.

Elmer Tarr Bristol Roadside Cleanup

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As COVID-19 has changed so many routines and traditions this year, one that went by the wayside last spring was the Elmer Tarr Bristol Roadside Cleanup. This fall, the increase in trash along the sides of the road is noticeable.

COMMENTS

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Brief editorial comments on some of this week’s top stories:

A.D. Gray: Waldoboro voters will soon consider a nonbinding question on the transfer of the A.D. Gray building to Volunteers of America.

Backyard Wildlife Silver linings

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For those who read and enjoy this column: I will be offering a two-hour course on bird-friendly backyards through Central Lincoln County Adult Education on Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Offered remotely, creating bird habitat will be the focus of the course. To register, visit clc.maineadulted.org or call 563-2811.

Round Pond

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There was a moose on the loose in the area over the weekend, with many being fortunate to see him and watch his swim from Southern Point to Northern Point. Jan John, who lives on Southern Point, was working in her gardens when their dog, Ella, started barking. When Jan turned around, a huge male moose was standing in the grass not 20 feet from her.

Publishers’ Note

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The Lincoln County News strives to offer all sides a chance to voice their opinions. In all aspects of the company, editorial, publishing, and advertising, we work hard to prevent our personal political views from affecting the content of the paper. Our policy has been to accept advertisements, allowing any view to be represented without censorship. We felt that by not accepting advertisements, we would be controlling the discussion and possibly allowing our personal views to affect the content of the paper.

On the Trail in Lincoln County West Woods Trails, Wiscasset Community Trails

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The West Woods Trails are part of the Wiscasset Community Trails system. West Woods Trails start in the 83-acre Sortwell Memorial Forest, which is owned by the New England Forestry Foundation. The property was donated to the foundation in 1955 by Daniel R. Sortwell and serves as a working example of sustainable forest management.

Thrifty Good Food Sweet and savory scones

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The frost is not yet close enough to the pumpkin, but we are noticeably approaching the fall equinox, with shorter and cooler days. Spending some time in the kitchen and baking suddenly becomes more appealing. One of the quickest, easiest, and most delightful home-baked items are scones.

On the Trail in Lincoln County Knickerbocker Lake Public Access, Boothbay

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Knickerbocker Lake Public Access, owned by the town of Boothbay, is a carry-in site to 105-acre freshwater Knickerbocker Pond. The carry to the lake is less than 100 yards long and is a wide, gravel path with portions covered in wood chips. There is a nice, shallow beach area and floating dock on-site for easy access by a canoe or kayak.

THE DIVIDE

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To bridge the divide between Democrats and Republicans, members of both parties need to criticize their own candidates and parties when they are at fault and acknowledge the successes of opposition candidates and parties when they do the right thing.


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