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International Overdose Awareness Day Events Scheduled

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Healthy Lincoln County is proud to present 716 Candles, a transformative series of events commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day. Taking place throughout late August, this community-driven project aims to shed light on the human cost of substance misuse and the opioid epidemic while fostering healing, unity, and understanding within the Lincoln County community.

World-Famous Flutist to Be Featured At Salt Bay Chamberfest

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A concert starring MacArthur Fellows Program recipient flutist Claire Chase will highlight the final week of the 29th annual Salt Bay Chamberfest, an acclaimed chamber music festival centered in Damariscotta. Thus season, Goddess, will come to a grand conclusion with an exciting performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater. In addition, free events will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Aug.19.

Speaker Series Concludes With the Pirate Dixie Bull

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The year is 1632. The scene is Pemaquid, the capital of the prosperous fur trade in Maine. Lurking off the peninsula with three ships is a brazen marauder who will soon become known as “the dread pirate.” Find out what happens next when Maine native and award-winning author Jim Nelson presents “The Pirate Dixie Bull” on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at The Congregational Church in Bristol. His talk will be the final installment of the Old Bristol Historical Society’s summer speaker series.

Bringing Food Home Bashing To Success

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It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end soon, and the kids will be back to school in just a few short weeks. We helped celebrate last week with parents and students by offering free meals at the Central Lincoln County YMCA Back to School Bash and Wiscasset’s Set for Success events, provided by our summer meals program. Not only were our summer meals offered, but we also had beautiful summer squash and zucchini provided by Twin Village Farm that was free for all families!

V.E.T.S. Picnic Fundraiser

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Boothbay V.E.T.S. (Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter) with hold its annual barbeque picnic fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 36 Industrial Park in Boothbay. The fundraiser is to help build more emergency shelters for veterans.

Lincoln County Courts

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Kaleb M. Goodison, 26, Bath, criminal trespass, Jan. 25; criminal mischief, Jan. 25, both dismissed (other).

Art at The Grill Celebrates Summer In Maine Aug. 21

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A new show will open Monday, Aug. 21 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Susan Tilton Pecora, and Kimberly Skillin Traina. Three distinct styles and mediums will explore a number of themes, each capturing a unique viewpoint depicting the natural beauty of Maine. The show will be on display through Oct. 16.

Gregory Holmes March 22, 1968 - July 31, 2023

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Gregory M. Holmes, 55, passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2023, doing what he loved, operating his business. Greg was born March 22, 1968, in Rockland, the son of the late Joyce Jackson and Frank “Beanie” Holmes Jr. Greg grew up in Waldoboro, Rockland, and Port Clyde, graduating from Georges Valley High School in 1987.


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