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Many Eligible Mainers Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credits This Tax Season

February 2, 2024 at 11:06 am

Beginning Monday, Jan. 29, hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state earned income tax credits and child tax credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed.

Bringing Food Home Farm & Sea to School Network Institute

February 2, 2024 at 10:16 am
Michaela Stone

It was still dark out when I entered the door to the Whitefield Elementary School cafeteria kitchen at 6:30 a.m. Inside, Mike Flynn, nutrition coordinator/executive chef for RSU 12, and Vicki Dill, head of the Whitefield Elementary School kitchen, were preparing 400 pounds of haddock received through Fishermen Feeding Mainers, a program run by the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association.

Barbara J. Warner

February 1, 2024 at 11:54 am

Barbara J. Warner died on Dec. 19, 2023 at the age of 81. After a brief stay in Port Saint Lucie Hospital, a heart attack ended her life. The joyfulness in which she lived her life will forever be remembered.

Hugs for Soldiers

February 1, 2024 at 11:31 am
Submitted article

Students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently sent off a delightful batch of Valentine’s Day cards to soldiers who have been deployed.

Conservation District Announces Annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser

February 1, 2024 at 11:01 am
Submitted article

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2024 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online.

Guided Hike on the Hilton O’Connor Trail Feb. 10

February 1, 2024 at 10:23 am
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Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike on the Hilton O’Connor Trail in Bremen from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 10.

Carpenter’s Boat Shop Teaches Kids To Turn Off Their Phones

February 1, 2024 at 10:16 am
Submitted article

Teachers at the Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta had a daunting challenge for The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Pemaquid. Is there a way to convince a small group of kids to put down their digital devices and redirect their time and energy into the simple pleasure of carving a piece of wood?

Lincoln County Courts

February 1, 2024 at 10:10 am

Devan Anderson, 36, Bremen, operating while license suspended or revoked, Sept. 30, 2023, dismissed (other).

Day-Long Program Explores the Strength of Sisterhood at The Waldo

February 1, 2024 at 9:49 am
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The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro is presenting a unique, day-long program on Sunday, March 3.

Tidal Rivers The Ice Truck

February 1, 2024 at 9:28 am
Olive C. Hart

If you are over 90, you probably know, over 80 you may remember. Younger than that, I don’t imagine you ever saw the ice truck. Not the ice cream truck that everybody knows. The ice truck.

Racial Struggles on the Screen at Lincoln Theater

February 1, 2024 at 9:24 am
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Lincoln Theater is pleased to offer a brand-new four-part film series examining “America’s Racial Struggles on the Screen” with Screen Thoughts host, writer, and film reviewer, Christine Merser.

ICE SAFETY

February 1, 2024 at 9:12 am

We never met Kevin Howell, but just based off what we have heard, we respect him.

Darcy Boyd Austin

January 31, 2024 at 8:58 am

Darcy Boyd Austin passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, dying as she lived, with a “Make America Kind Again” button lying on her pillow and surrounded by family and friends encouraging her to have as much fun on her next adventure as she did in this life.

Jerry Maynard Stedt

January 31, 2024 at 8:55 am

Jerry Maynard Stedt passed away at his home in Caribou on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in New Sweden.