Susan L. Atwater, 82, formerly of Damariscotta, passed away on April 29, 2024 at her home in Mystic, Conn., after a long illness, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 10, 1941 in New York City, the daughter of Frederick Engelking and Myrtle (Ryder) Engelking. The post Susan L. Atwater appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

“Growing through Grief,” a workshop led by Tish Brundage, of Kenshin Ranch, will take place over four days in May at Apifera Farm, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Bremen. The post Grief Workshop at Apifera Farm in May appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

espite previous assurances to the public that a decision would be made during a special Whitefield Planning Board meeting the evening of Wednesday, May 1, residents did not hear a resolution on a proposed residential substance abuse treatment facility in Coopers Mills. The post Board Defers Vote on Whitefield Substance Abuse Treatment Facility appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

A graveside service for Normand and Jeannine Daigle (Normand passed on Dec. 16, 2023 and Jeannine passed on Oct. 9, 2022) will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Shuman Cemetery in Waldoboro. The post Normand and Jeannine Daigle appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

Helen Marie Lindberg Carlson, born Marie Helen Lindberg on Feb. 12, 1930, in Westmanland, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at home in her favorite recliner. She was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and creativity. The post Helen Marie Lindberg Carlson appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

After almost a decade serving the town of Damariscotta, Sgt. Erick Halpin logged his last shift for the municipality on Tuesday, May 7. The post Damariscotta Honors Departing Police Sergeant appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14 and younger in the United States. Parents and caregivers who think child heatstroke deaths could “never” happen on their watch should think again. Tragically, “never” does happen. The post Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Urges Hot Car Safety appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites artists to submit an original design for this year’s festival contest. A $500 prize will be awarded to the artist whose design is selected. The winning artwork will be featured on T-shirts and hoodies, displayed throughout the area, and seen by thousands of happy Pumpkinfest visitors who come to celebrate the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta, to be held Friday through Monday, Oct. 11-14. The post Final Call to Artists for Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Design Contest appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

In the early 1500s the Portuguese reached supremacy of exploration of the North Atlantic. They learned of the wonderful fishing in the waters off the coast of Newfoundland. This does not mean that other countries did not go to the Grand Banks to get fish, but it was the Portuguese who were making the long trips in their rather small boats to harvest vast numbers of cod. The post Newcastle History appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more

By now, most of us are aware of the No-Mow May movement. This initiative allows for our yards to provide essential habitat and pollen for our early-season pollinators (like bees) by keeping them unmown until June. The post Bringing Food Home appeared first on The Lincoln County News ..read more