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The Lincoln County News

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Skidompha Skoop

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I took a brief bee break on Tuesday and was reminded I missed my winter bee update for 2023. Apologies for that. I’m pleased to report that our hive is doing well. We have a good winter population with frames of honey, and we have not needed to supplement with feed yet.

Waldoboro Voices 'Because the customer is always right'

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Walk into Bernard and Marian De Lima’s Jade Express Chinese Restaurant on Route 1 and you’ll see a Christian cross saying, “For with God, nothing shall be impossible;” three golden cats and one white one to welcome patrons; a figurine of St. Joseph and another of the Virgin Mary, respectively Bernard’s and Marian’s patron saints; a bowl of rice symbolizing generosity because rice expands as it cooks; and a glass of water because in Asian culture, water is a continuous blessing.

SLOW DOWN, THINK, VERIFY

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One of the great truisms in life is that nothing is guaranteed except for death and taxes.

Marty Welt Dec. 19, 1943 - Jan. 6, 2024

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On Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 Marty Welt, beloved husband, father, and “Papa,” died surrounded by loved ones. He was 80 years old. Marty was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 19, 1943 to Frank and Shirley Welt and was the only son and middle of their three children. The Welts left Brooklyn for Elmont, N.Y. where Marty grew up until he left to attend the University of Vermont. At UVM, Marty met the love of his life, Betty, and they were married in May 1966.

Walter Thomas Levesque Oct. 12, 1945 - Dec. 31, 2023

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Walter Thomas Levesque passed away on Dec. 31, with his son, Kurtis by his side. Walter was born in Peterborough, N.H. to Wilfred (Zeke) Levesque and Laura Sylvester, on Oct. 12, 1945. He grew up in Bennington, N.H., and after high school he joined the U.S. Army. This is where he learned about communications, and after being discharged he went to work for ConTel in Concord, N.H.

Robyn L. Sykes April 22, 1971 - Dec. 6, 2023

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Robyn L. Sykes, 52, of Waldoboro, passed away at her home on the evening of Dec. 6, 2023 with her loving husband, Michael, and son, Wyatt, by her side. Robyn was born at Maine Medical Center in Portland on April 22, 1971, to Robert L. and (late) Christine A. (Stewart) Baker.

Beth M. Smith-Pinkham Jan. 19, 1955 - Jan. 2, 2024

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Beth M. Smith-Pinkham, 68, of Edgecomb, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 2, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Beth was born in Bath on Jan. 19, 1955, to parents Arland and Mildred (Fish) Smith.


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