Lincoln News/Katahdin Region News

10/08/2026

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 were informed of.

Friday, October 9
• 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.
• Magic the Gathering games at 12 p.m. at Save A Life Recovery Center, 19 VFW Street, Lincoln.
• 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.

Saturday, October 10
• Free October Foliage Community Breakfast at First Congregational Church of Lincoln, 19 School St. 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Featuring stuffed French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, yogurt, beverages and always good hot coffee. Everyone welcome. Donations always appreciated.
• Lincoln Memorial Library is open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at their West Broadway location in Lincoln.
• MAINE MAPLE FALL FEST from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Mattakeunk Maple, 42 Dam Road, Lee. Free ice cream samples topped with Maine maple syrup. Maple sugar candy, maple cream and maple whoopie pies. Doanestead Farm will be there with soaps, lotions, sourdough breads and sourdough donuts.a
• HARVEST FEST from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rain or shine. Burlington. Activities and Attractions – Live music on the new stage, local vendor booths from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., VFW cribbage tournament from 12 -4 p.m., bouncy house, food vendors, local businesses, community wide yard sales, family activities and raffles. Festival Schedule – 10 a.m. - opening ceremonies, 10:30 a.m. - Guitars for Vets, 11:30 a.m. - Gary Foundation, 1:30 p.m. - Jammin' Jim Wambolt, 5 – 9 p.m. Poor Boyz, 9:10 p.m. Fireworks over Saponac.
• FLY-IN, CRUZ-IN. Swap Meet and Barbecue. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Millinocket Regional Airport. Planes, classic vehicles, parts, food and fellowship.
• Lincoln Historical Society Research Center, 70 West Broadway, Lincoln open from 12 - 3 p.m. for Genealogy Research. Appts at other times 207-249-4006.
• Firefly Live, FREE at Boreal Theater in Millinocket, 215 Penobscot Avenue, 3:00 p.m. Presented with support from Bangor Savings Bank.
• Music Club 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.
• Springfield Fire Gun Raffle Supper at 5:30 p.m. At the Quad County Snowmobile Clubhouse.

Sunday, October 11
• MAINE MAPLE FALL FEST from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Mattakeunk Maple, 42 Dam Road, Lee. Free ice cream samples topped with Maine maple syrup. Maple sugar candy, maple cream and maple whoopie pies. Doanestead Farm will be there with soaps, lotions, sourdough breads and sourdough donuts.
• Drop-in pickleball for all skill levels. 10:00 a.m. - noon, Stearns High School gym.
• Howland Senior Christian Singles Bible Study activities and social from 1-4 p.m. All welcome. Call or text 207-447-5600 FMI.
• Gryphon & Co. Celtic concert at Boreal Theater, Millinocket, 215 Penobscot Avenue. Admission fee. 3:00 p.m.

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 page14 in the Katahdin section of this week's edition of the NEWS.

Have a great weekend!

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10/08/2026

The paper is available in the front office!
Come on by and grab one!

10/08/2026

Does advertising in a newspaper that has articles about crime, accidents or government activity that is publicly controversial hurt the image of advertisers in that newspaper? Absolutely NOT!
Readers know full well that advertisers are not in any way linked to editorial content. If anything, it is the news that attracts the audience and increases visibility for our advertisers.
A 2020 study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau looked at this question specifically, regarding the "news trust halo," and if found that 84% of news consumers state that advertising within professionally produced news media either increases or maintains brand trust. Even adjacent to hard or sensitive news topics, the "trust halo" remains unaffected, boosting a brand's authority.
"This study provides clear evidence to counter the perception that has inhibited some brands and agencies from using trusted news outlets in times of crisis. It proves that advertising within news leads to positive brand impact across several critical dimensions," preambles the study.
People buy newspapers for multiple reason.s One is for the news. Another reason, is for the advertisements. Believe it or not, people do like to scan the advertisements and see which businesses are successful enough to be actively pitching themselves to those readers.
Don't miss out on reaching our audience and letting them know you actively want their business, and that you're doing well enough as a business to want to reach them through advertising.
Link to study is right here:

https://www.iab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IAB-Research-Report_Value-of-News_102720Final1.pdf

10/07/2026

Last year, local Lincoln News reporter Ben Meiklejohn brought home seven statewide awards from the annual Maine Press Association convention and Better Newspaper Contest.
The awards included the prestigious Freedom of Information Award aa well as the following additional accolades:
- First place, Investigative Report.
- First place, Health Story.
- Second place, News Story.
- Second place, Continuing Story.
- Second place, Coverage of Minority Community Issues.
- Third place, Spot News Story.
Lincoln News and Ben Meiklejohn have been nominated for several awards this year also! The awards banquet will be held 10 days from now on Oct. 17.
Wish us luck!

10/07/2026

The autumn themed notepads have been restocked.
Come on in and buy yours today.

10/06/2026

📣 Lincoln Town Council Candidate Forum — Join Us October 22!

The Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with Lincoln News for the Lincoln Town Council Candidates Debate and Meet-and-Greet

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Northern Penobscot Tech Region 3
35 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME

🎤 Candidate Debate — 6:00 PM
Lincoln News will host the candidate debate, moderated by local reporter Ben Meiklejohn. Questions will come from members of the community and will give candidates an opportunity to share their positions on issues important to Lincoln residents.

📺 Can’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered!
The debate will be livestreamed on Facebook Live, so you can watch from wherever you are.

🤝 Chamber Meet-and-Greet — Immediately Following the Debate
Following the debate, the Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce will host an hour-long meet-and-greet with the candidates. This will be a casual opportunity for residents and community members to meet the candidates and speak with them directly.

❓ Have a question for the candidates?
Community members are invited to submit questions by the end of Tuesday, October 20.

Questions can be submitted by:
• 💬 Messaging the Lincoln News/Katahdin Region News page
• 📧 Emailing [email protected]
• 📝 Dropping written questions off at the newspaper office during business hours: 78 West Broadway, Lincoln

Please submit questions that can be answered by all candidates, rather than questions directed at only one candidate or a specific councilor. This allows every candidate an equal opportunity to share their views. Questions will not be provided to candidates in advance.

The debate is expected to run approximately 1–1½ hours, with the Chamber meet-and-greet beginning around 7:00–7:30 p.m.

We hope you'll join us—either in person or online—and take part in this important opportunity to learn more about the candidates and engage in our community's civic process.

10/06/2026

Digital ad environments are increasingly plagued by ad-blockers, bots, and consumer skepticism. Newspapers offer a safe, authoritative "halo effect" that elevates brand trust!
According to a 2024 shopper's study by America's Newspapers, 43% of consumers chose local newspapers when asked which local media advertising is most reliable. By comparison, only 13% chose social media—which consumers overwhelmingly flagged as the most "annoying" (41%) and "irritating" (43%). Furthermore, 78% of readers said they would feel comfortable letting a service company's representative into their home if they found them via a newspaper ad.
Advertising in the Lincoln News raises your credibility and signals to your community that you are sucessfui and vibrant, thriving business!
Don't be perceived as a business barely making it, scrapping by week to week and struggling to survive! Plan a regular and sustained marketing campaign for as little as $10 per week, over months, to reinforce your brand recognition and customer recall. Be visible! Exude confidence, stability and continuous visibility.
We love to help our neighboring, local businesses grow and succeed and a newspaper advertisement, even today, is still one of the most effective ways to achieve growth and household familiarity.
Call us today fo an ad quote!

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10/06/2026

See our event listing for more detailed information.

Link here for the event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2147707979435040

10/05/2026

Our deadline is by 5 p.m. today.
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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10/04/2026

Print media is not dead and dying!

Local businesses and organizations -- Did you know that the Lincoln News reaches nearly 5,000 local people directly every single week?

Are you looking to develop strong brand recall?

Check out this article, with real statistics on the ways and reasons that print advertising is still one of the most effective mediums to maintain in your marketing profile.

Here are a few excerpts:

"...studies and statistics have shown that print media and print advertising are still popular amongst readers and most trusted by consumers."

"On average, readers spend 20 minutes or more reading a printed publication, compared to digital readers, who spend less than 5 minutes reading a digital news site."

"Print ads generate a 20% higher motivation response..."

"There is a 77% higher brand recall for print ads vs. 46% for digital ads."

"92% of 18 to 23-year-olds find reading print over digital content more manageable."

"Up to 30% of consumers who notice print ads eventually visit the advertiser’s website, proving that print ads are a powerful driver of website traffic."

"Marketing research company MarketingSherpa conducted a survey that reported 82% of American internet users trusted print ads more than any other medium when making a purchase decision."

"Huge brand recognition. Remember, print ads get 77% brand recognition because when you are consistent about print ad placements, readers will recall your business more, likely resulting in action."

At Lincoln News, we recognize the importance of building a long term sustainable campaign to build brand recognition and recall. That's why, if you buy 11 advertisements in advance, you get a 12th week free!

Advertising for an entire quarter is the best way to have your brand rise to the forefront of our 5,000 readers' brand recall and recognition.

Our most economical options range from $99 to $396, to have an advertisement published in our newspaper for one complete quarter of 12 straight weeks.

Don't miss out on the power and impact of reaching 4,000 to 5,000 readers week after week after week!

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Our deadlines to place an ad in the newspaper is always the Monday before the Thursday publication date, before 5 p.m.

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