The Lincoln County News

Edgecomb and Boothbay firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on a residential property in Edgecomb on the afternoon of Feb. 21.

The Emerald Ash Borer is an iridescent-bodied beetle no bigger than a penny. Its emerald tones are reminiscent of stately varieties of scarab beetles, with their backs that catch the light, shimmer.

Lincoln County Quilters are hanging up their cutting boards and rotary wheels after a dozen years of making patriotic-themed quilts and giving them away to combat veterans. They started their quilting group in 2010 under the Quilts of Valor umbrella, and then switched to Quilts of Gratitude in 2015.

The Maine Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs ceased work on a bill presented by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, at her request after the Regional School Unit 12 Board of Directors released a special resolution opposing the bill. 

“A quick scan through old local censuses confirms that we have centuries of Black history in our county to learn more about,” said Executive Director of the Lincoln County Historical Association Shannon Gilmore.

Inpatients at LincolnHealth are now permitted one visitor over the age of 18 per day, with the exception of COVID-19 patients, according to LincolnHealth spokesperson John Martins.

To most people outside of northeastern Asia, the Steller’s Sea-Eagle was just a massive bird who lived faraway. Birders and ornithologists outside of the region were perhaps enamored by the creature’s history and habits, but its relative remoteness kept it out of reach. A wing span of approximately 10 feet. A broad yellow beak, pale determined eyes. White tail feathers that fan out like snow-covered pine boughs. A bird to dream about.

“I’ll always remember, Father Fred from the St. Patrick’s Church dropped in at the pub one day,” started Todd Maurer, president of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) and owner of three local businesses, including King Eider’s Pub.