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New weight limits on Lincoln County bridges leave community without full fire coverage
Right now, about 60 homes in Lincoln County don't have full fire protection because of new weight limits on nearby bridges.
Lincoln County gets hit with hundreds of thousands of dollars in flooding damage after 'once-in-500-year event'
Emergency crews spent today going door-to-door in Elsberry, Missouri, talking to those hit hardest by the historic flash ...
Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus in Lincoln County
The West Central District Health Department has confirmed that a mosquito pool in Lincoln County has tested positive for West ...
Appeals court sides against Lincoln County mom who argued school concealed child’s gender expression
Amber Lavigne sued a Damariscotta district in 2023, alleging it violated her rights by withholding information about her child using a different name and pronouns in school.
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Newport advises residents to reduce water usage amid Lincoln County drought emergency
The City of Newport has advised residents to use conservation methods proposed by the Mid-Coast Water Conservation Consortium ...
Elsberry flooding was a 'once-in-500-year event,' Lincoln County officials say
"This is definitely the worst we've ever seen it for rain and flooding for the town," Elsberry Fire Chief David Killian said.
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Girl, 11, dies after falling off boat on Lake Alexander in Lincoln County July 27
The girl fell off the back of a boat on Lake Alexander shortly before 3:30 p.m. July 27 and was pulled from the water shortly ...
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Missouri flooding: State of emergency declared in Lincoln County after Elsberry flooding
Flooding began around 11 p.m. Saturday, with more than 10 inches of rain coming down in a few hours. Dozens were rescued from ...