The Lincoln County Historical Association will kick off its 2025 season on Memorial Day with a range of events that invite the public to experience history in different ways. Highlights include a Memorial Day ceremony, a visit from historical archaeologist Tim Dinsmore, new hands-on experiences at the Old Jail and Community Day offering free admission […]
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Lincoln County Historical Association invites Mainers to light up Paul Revere’s ride
Lincoln County Historical Association will mark the 1775 ride of Paul Revere by placing lanterns in the front windows of the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta Friday night, April 18, and invites Mainers to do the same. Damariscotta and the first Chapman families were represented by Anthony and Nathan Chapman when they signed the “Five Resolves” […]
Lincoln County woman helps save man trapped in sinking car
For years, Hannah Meneses has always had nightmares about her car going off a bridge into the water. But when she saw a car in Davis Stream in Jefferson last week, she didn’t hesitate to jump in to help the driver escape.
Lincoln County businesses invited to free website-building class
Lincoln County-area businesses are invited to register for a free, five-week class to learn how to build or update their websites. “Build Your Business Website” is presented by New Ventures Maine in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy and Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission. The online/in-person classes are from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursdays from April 3 […]
Take a trip to the 17th century as a historical association volunteer
Lincoln County Historical Association Education Department is looking for volunteers in its partnership activities at Colonial Pemaquid and numerous in-school and special events programs. Volunteers will discover, learn and share the essence of the 17th century in Lincoln County. Louise Miller, director of the LCHA Education Department, invites interested individuals to contact her to learn […]
Alna author featured in presentation on Maine’s role in slavery
Old Bristol Historical Society is hosting a Zoom presentation on Maine’s role in the history of slavery in the United States at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. In collaboration with Lincoln County Historical Association, the historical society will welcome local author Carol Gardner. She will discuss her forthcoming book, “The Divided North: Black and White […]
Lincoln County Historical Association to present lecture on local cemeteries
“One Stone at a Time: Restoration and Conservation of Ancient Burial Grounds” is a free, online event.
Lincoln County welcomes another new farm sanctuary
The Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary has relocated its 65 animal residents from a 50-acre plot in Cherryfield to a new, secluded farmhouse in Whitefield, with plans to open its doors to the public later this year.
Midcoast ‘bouncing forward’ a year after devastating January 2024 storms
After a year of coordinating with Midcoast residents, the Lincoln County Social Resilience Project released its final report, outlining key strategies for improving storm recovery and preparedness.
Body found in Edgecomb identified, death ruled a homicide
Police say 34-year-old William Nathaniel Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, died of a gunshot wound.