Lincoln News/Katahdin Region News

07/21/2025

It's Deadline Day!
Our deadline is by 5 p.m.
So if you have letters to the editor, coming events, ads, both regular and classified, obituaries, cards of thanks, In Memoriams, newsworthy photos or other items of interest just give us a call at 794-6532, email us at [email protected] or stop by our office at 78 West Broadway in Lincoln and either Morgan, Shandi or Delores will be here to assist you. Our hours are until 5:00 p.m. today.
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07/16/2025

07/15/2025

Is anyone missing a guinea fowl near the south shore of Big Narrows? It was last seen in the vicinity of 386 Stanhope Mill Road, Lincoln.

07/15/2025

Happening now!

07/14/2025

It's Deadline Day!
Our deadline is now on Mondays by 5 p.m.
So if you have letters to the editor, coming events, ads, both regular and classified, obituaries, cards of thanks, In Memoriams, newsworthy photos or other items of interest just give us a call at 794-6532, email us at [email protected] or stop by our office at 78 West Broadway in Lincoln and either Morgan, Shandi or Delores will be here to assist you. Our hours are until 5:00 p.m. today.
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07/10/2025

Finally it's the Weekend!
There are several events and activities going on this weekend in our coverage area so if you are out and about you might want to check them out. The events listed here are the ones that the Lincoln News was informed of.

Friday, July 11
• Customer Appreciation Day at Stanley's Auto Center, 2184 Medway Road, Medway. Celebrating 50 years. Join them for giveaways, burgers and hotdogs. Enter a drawing for a set of FREE Goodyear tires while you're there.
• Lincoln Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Square, Main St., Lincoln. New growers, bakers and crafters welcome. FMI call 794-6548.
• Blood Drive from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Parish, 58 Cedar St, East Millinocket. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
• Littles in the Library, for kids under 5 and their adults, 10:30 a.m. at Millinocket Memorial Library, 5 Maine Ave. 723-7020 FMI.
• Special Storytime: Make your own trail mix at Millinocket Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For ages 3-10. FMI 723-7020.
• Youth Group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for ages 12-18 at the Howland Baptist Church. FMI call 732-3170.
• Carl Burrill Post 77 BINGO at the American Legion, 3 Fleming St., Lincoln. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Light refreshments available.
• Concert at 5 p.m. featuring Charles Loring, BreezyHill Music at the Lincoln Gazebo on Main St.
• Creative Journaling at 5:00 p.m. at Save A Life, 19 VFW St., Lincoln. Express yourself in more fun and creative ways.
• Good News Music Jam Worship and Singalong from 6-8 p.m. at the Community Church, 124 River Rd., Lincoln. All welcome. Free admission. FMI call or text Jerry at 207-290-9081.

Saturday, July 12
• Free Community Breakfast at First Congregational Church of Lincoln, 19 School St. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Menu features patriotic pancakes and breakfast fritatas, bacon, eggs, sausage, home fries, fruit, smoothies, yogurt and beverages. Donations always appreciated.
• Lincoln Area Republicans will be leading a trash cleanup at 9 a.m. from Lowell to Burlington Meet at the Lowell town office. Bring a bag, gloves, grabber and a friend.
• Save A Life Walking Group at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Lincoln Walking Trails at the Lee Road Trailhead-by the Rec fields.
• Music on the Green 2025: A Summer Day of Music, Food & Community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the pavilion and the “green” at House in the Woods in Lee. Live music, free food, and community spirit. The day will kick off with Eagle Cane presentations to 15 Veterans. The day will continue with a band known as Whiskey Bent Band and also a solo performer Johnny Bubar. Darling’s Ice Cream Truck will be there to provide a sweet treat between the hours 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.. All food and drinks provided by House in the Woods are at no charge. This is a family-friendly event with something for everyone. Kids can enjoy youth activities, co****le, tie-dying t-shirts, and games while parents relax to the music or browse local offerings. Jeeping For Vets is going to stop in around 3 p.m. There’s even a rumor that we may see Santa in his summer attire. Grab a lawn chair, a blanket and a friend, pack the family in the car for a day of music, fun, and gratitude at House in the Woods – 217 Skunk Hill Road, Lee.
• Concert at 5 p.m. featuring Madelynn and Payson at the Lincoln Gazebo on Main St.
• Just Jamming music jam at 5:00 p.m. under the guidance of Stanley Mitchell at Save a Life, 19 VFW Street, Lincoln. Guitars, mics, drums and keyboard available for use or bring your own. Free childcare available.

Sunday, July 13
• Drop-in pickleball for all skill levels. 10:00 a.m. to noon, Stearns High School gym.
• Paul and Cindy (The Traveling Talleys) concert at 6 p.m. At Lincoln Center Baptist Church (523 Main St.) A “love offering” will be taken. Light refreshments will follow.

For all other regular daily and weekly ongoing activities please check out our complete coming events listings on pages 6-7 in the front section and page 24 in the Katahdin section of this week's edition of the NEWS.

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07/07/2025

Just a head's up, we are currently experiencing email issues. We can still be reached by telephone at 207-794-6532. As a temporary alternative we can be reached via our old email address which is [email protected]

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07/03/2025

CORRECTION:
This photo was printed with an incorrect cutline. The corrected version reads "Millinocket Town Councilor Tammy McLaughlin presents Brady Brooker with a resolve after he was honored as a recipient of a Town of Millinocket Scholarship as a graduate of the Stearns Class of 2025. (Contributed photo)" Thank you and apologies for any confusion.

07/03/2025

Finally it's almost weekend! And it's a long weekend too!
There are several events and activities going on this weekend in our coverage area so if you are out and about you might want to check them out. The events listed here are the ones that the Lincoln News was informed of.

Friday, July 4, Happy 4th of July!
• Burlington/Lowell 4th of July: 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., pancake breakfast at The Tavern; 7:30 a.m. until sold out, strawberry shortcake at the Burlington Bible Church; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., vendor fair and activities; 9:50 a.m., road closed for parade; 10 a.m., parade; 12:30 p.m., disc golf tournament at Oak Stone Farms, 447 Main Road; 7 to 11 p.m., fireworks at dark at 119 Fogg Lane, Burlington.
• Garage Sale, buy by donation to the Burlington Food Pantry from 8:00-4:00 at 1515 Long Ridge Road in Burlington Over 1000 amazing items. Several silent auctions too.
• 4th of July parade at 10 a.m. in Lee. Floats will start lining up at 9 a.m. at the Forestry Service building on Route 6. The parade will start at the forestry building, then continue down Route 6 to Winn Road, then turn right to head town Winn Road and will end at the town garage.
• House in the Woods is offering a free lunch on July 4th with free patriotic goody bags also available. House in the Woods is located at 217 Skunk Hill Road in Lee.

Saturday, July 5
• Quad County Snowmobile Club pancake/waffle breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the clubhouse in Springfield.
• Men’s Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Maranatha Riverside Church, 176 River Road, Lincoln. All men and their sons are invited regardless of church or non-church affiliation. Informal, no cost, donations accepted.
• Garage Sale, buy by donation to the Burlington Food Pantry from 8:00-4:00 at 1515 Long Ridge Road in Burlington Over 1000 amazing items. Several silent auctions too.
• Save A Life Walking Group at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Lincoln Walking Trails at the Lee Road Trailhead-by the Rec fields.
• MML Anniversary Celebration, 2-4pm: Millinocket Memorial Library, 5 Maine Ave. 723-7020 FMI.
• Chicken BBQ from 4-5:30 p.m. At the Quad County Snowmobile Club, 976 Main St., Springfield. Meal includes half chicken, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, ice cream. Take out or eat in.
• Just Jamming music jam at 5:00 p.m. under the guidance of Stanley Mitchell at Save a Life, 19 VFW Street, Lincoln. Guitars, mics, drums and keyboard available for use or bring your own. Free childcare available.

Sunday, July 6
• Drop-in pickleball for all skill levels. 10:00 a.m. to noon, Stearns High School gym.

For all other regular daily and weekly ongoing activities please check out our complete coming events listings on pages 6-7 in the front section and page 20 in the Katahdin section of this week's edition of the NEWS.

Have a great weekend!

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06/30/2025

It's Deadline Day!
Yes... our deadline is now on Mondays by 5 p.m.
So if you have letters to the editor, coming events, ads, both regular and classified, obituaries, cards of thanks, In Memoriams, newsworthy photos or other items of interest just give us a call at 794-6532, email us at [email protected] or stop by our office at 78 West Broadway in Lincoln and either Morgan, Shandi or Delores will be here to assist you. Our hours are until 5:00 p.m. today.
Have a great day!

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06/27/2025

Finally it's the Weekend!
There are a several events and activities going on this weekend in our coverage area so if you are out and about you might want to check them out. The events listed here are the ones that the Lincoln News was informed of.

Friday, June 27
• Littles in the Library, for kids under 5 and their adults, 10:30 a.m. at Millinocket Memorial Library, 5 Maine Ave. 723-7020 FMI.
• Lincoln Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Square, Main St., Lincoln. New growers, bakers and crafters welcome. FMI call 794-6548.
• Movies at the Library “The Wild Robot”, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Millinocket Memorial Library, 5 Maine Ave.
• Littles Nature Club for ages 5 and under. Meeting at Jerry Pond, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 723-7020 FMI.
• Youth Group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for ages 12-18 at the Howland Baptist Church. FMI call 732-3170.
• Carl Burrill Post 77 BINGO at the American Legion, 3 Fleming St., Lincoln. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Light refreshments available. All welcome.
• Creative Journaling at 5:00 p.m. at Save A Life, 19 VFW St., Lincoln. Express yourself in more fun and creative ways.

Saturday, June 28
• Lincoln Memorial Library is open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at their West Broadway location in Lincoln.
• Danforth Artisan Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Downtown in the pavilion. Baked goods, baskets, candles and soaps, cups and tumblers, engraved products, flowers, hats and t-shirts, jewelry, lotions and perfume, quilts, primitive paintings and wooden products. Visit their page for more information.
• Lincoln Lakes Area Republicans will be leading a trash clean up from Lowell to Burlington. Meet at the Lowell town office at 9 a.m. - bring a bag, gloves, grabber and a friend.
• Save A Life Walking Group at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Lincoln Walking Trails at the Lee Road Trailhead-by the Rec fields.
• Spaghetti Dinner from 4-6 p.m. At the Mattawamkeag Municipal Hall sponsored by the Mattawamkeag Methodist Church.
• Public Spaghetti Dinner with desserts from 4:30-6 p.m. At VFW Post 1605, 2 Richardson Rd., Burlington. There is a fee.
• Battle of the Bands at 5:00 p.m. at Save a Life, 19 VFW Street, Lincoln.
• Horeb Lodge #93 Annual Salmon Supper at 6:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on School St. in Lincoln. Ham will be available as a substitute. Tickets will be available at the door.

Sunday, June 29
• Drop-in pickleball for all skill levels. 10:00 a.m. to noon, Stearns High School gym.

For all other regular daily and weekly ongoing activities please check out our complete coming events listings on pages 6-7 in the front section and page 24 in the Katahdin section of this week's edition of the NEWS.

Have a great weekend!

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06/26/2025

The paper is on sale right now at the Lincoln News.
They will be in the stores a little later today.

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