The Lincoln County News

The Lincoln County News The only weekly newspaper locally owned, printed and published in Lincoln County. Serving Lincoln Co The print edition arrives on newsstands Wednesday afternoon.
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The Lincoln County News delivers the most comprehensive, in-depth coverage of Lincoln County available anywhere. The history of The Lincoln County News dates to the publication of the first edition of the four-page Lincoln Advertiser in 1854, although the newspaper more commonly cites 1875 – the year of a transition in ownership to E.E. Dunbar – as its date of birth. Dunbar renamed the newspaper The Village Herald and published its first edition on Nov. 15, 1876. The newspaper did not take on the name The Lincoln County News until Feb. 13, 1919, while under the ownership of Leon Gray. Samuel Erskine purchased The Lincoln County News and published his first edition on Dec. 9, 1920, and the newspaper has been in the family ever since. Samuel Erskine’s great-grandson is the present-day publisher of the newspaper, Chris Roberts.

In a renovated garden shed in Westport Island, Nancy Shaul has been selling her pottery for over 20 years.
09/11/2026

In a renovated garden shed in Westport Island, Nancy Shaul has been selling her pottery for over 20 years.

In a renovated garden shed in Westport Island, Nancy Shaul has been selling her pottery for over 20 years.

Our nation was shook to its core 25 years ago.For those who remember that day, Sept. 11, 2001 likely sticks in your mind...
09/11/2026

Our nation was shook to its core 25 years ago.

For those who remember that day, Sept. 11, 2001 likely sticks in your mind. You may be able to recall specific details – where you were, what you were doing when you heard the news, or the emotions felt when you saw the videos of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers.

Our nation was shook to its core 25 years ago. For those who remember that day, Sept. 11, 2001 likely sticks in your mind. You may be able to recall specific details - where you were, what you were doing when you heard the news, or the emotions felt when you saw the videos of the planes crashing int...

Many drivers on Route 1 in Damariscotta recognize the large white renovated barn as they drive toward Wiscasset. The bui...
09/10/2026

Many drivers on Route 1 in Damariscotta recognize the large white renovated barn as they drive toward Wiscasset. The building is home to Mid-Coast Energy Systems, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Many drivers on Route 1 in Damariscotta recognize the large white renovated barn as they drive toward Wiscasset. The building is home to Mid-Coast Energy Systems, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

A new pet store on Water Street in Wiscasset welcomed pets and their owners at its grand opening at Wiscasset Art Walk o...
09/08/2026

A new pet store on Water Street in Wiscasset welcomed pets and their owners at its grand opening at Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 27.

A new pet store on Water Street in Wiscasset welcomed pets and their owners at its grand opening at Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 27.

After a childhood planning to leave the camp his family founded, Kieve Wavus Education President and CEO Sam Kennedy is ...
09/08/2026

After a childhood planning to leave the camp his family founded, Kieve Wavus Education President and CEO Sam Kennedy is ready to be here forever.

After a childhood planning to leave the camp his family founded, Kieve Wavus Education President and CEO Sam Kennedy is ready to be here forever.

Waldoboro EMS Chief Derek Booker was honored with a Maine EMS Excellence Award during a ceremony at the State House in A...
09/04/2026

Waldoboro EMS Chief Derek Booker was honored with a Maine EMS Excellence Award during a ceremony at the State House in Augusta on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Waldoboro EMS Chief Derek Booker was honored with a Maine EMS Excellence Award during a ceremony at the State House in Augusta on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Every Wednesday at 8 a.m. on the dot, Arlene Cole calls The Lincoln County News to send in the weather report.Now at 96,...
09/03/2026

Every Wednesday at 8 a.m. on the dot, Arlene Cole calls The Lincoln County News to send in the weather report.

Now at 96, Cole is retiring. Her last report with be in the Thursday, Sept. 3 edition of the paper. After spending over 60 years monitoring and logging temperatures, rain, snow, and more, she said it was time to stop before the weather gets too harsh in the winter.

Every Wednesday at 8 a.m. on the dot, Arlene Cole calls The Lincoln County News to send in the weather report.

For the past decade, Baylee Sleeper has continued pursuing her dream of operating her own business despite any challenge...
08/31/2026

For the past decade, Baylee Sleeper has continued pursuing her dream of operating her own business despite any challenges she faced.

For the past decade, Baylee Sleeper has continued pursuing her dream of operating her own business despite any challenges she faced.

The Jefferson Scoop was made for viral videos. It has all the elements: color, humor, nostalgia, whimsy, free-range chic...
08/27/2026

The Jefferson Scoop was made for viral videos. It has all the elements: color, humor, nostalgia, whimsy, free-range chickens, and more than 50 flavors of Gifford’s Ice Cream. Not to mention a staff of creative teens and 20-somethings just waiting for their close-up.

The Jefferson Scoop was made for viral videos. It has all the elements: color, humor, nostalgia, whimsy, free-range chickens, and more than 50 flavors of Gifford’s Ice Cream. Not to mention a staff of creative teens and 20-somethings just waiting for their close-up.

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Damariscotta, ME

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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