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Mook Sea Farm Owner Receives Visionary Award

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Herring Gut Coastal Science Center is proud to announce Bill Mook, owner of Mook Sea Farm, and Chris Soctomah, fisheries biologist for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik Environmental Department, as this year’s recipients of the Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award for Excellence in Marine Science, Education, and Trades.

Holiday Craft and Makers Market Seeks Vendors

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 Inn Along the Way is seeking a wide variety of quality makers and crafters – including artists, jewelers, wood, paper and ornament makers – for its Holiday Makers Market on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the barn, at 741 Main St. in Damariscotta.

Fox Jordan Zahn-Mignat Birth Announcement

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Proud parents Tess Zahn-Mignat and Matthew Mignat are excited to announce the arrival of one of Maine’s newest residents, Fox Jordan Zahn-Mignat.

Nobleboro History Revisited Mulligan Brothers Store and Post Office and David Gorham’s Saddler’s Shop

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You have to see this historic picture to believe it! In the 1880s these two buildings were located at Damariscotta Mills between the bridge and the Rice house, more recently the home of Nelson A. “Buddy” Hancock, and now of Terrence and Jo Coyne. At the rear and to the west were Little Pond (or Mill Pond). It doesn’t seem possible that these two buildings were crowded into such a small space, but they were!

SPEND LOCAL

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It’s apple-picking season.
Like the return of the alewives in the spring, the appearance of half-bushel totes of fresh-picked, Maine-grown apples in local stores is a surefire sign of fall. If you’re squeezed for time, grabbing a bag of picked apples is a ready-made solution, but if you can, get out to a local orchard this year.

Barbara Jane Clark April 27, 1937 - Aug. 27, 2025

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With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Barbara Clark, who left this world on Aug. 27, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on April 27, 1937 in the picturesque town of Damariscotta, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Knowlton) Hitchcock. She lived a life full of love, kindness, and selflessness, lighting up the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.

Michelle Susan Brewer Dec. 8, 1956 – Aug. 11, 2025

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Michelle Susan Jones was born Dec. 8, 1956 to Neil and Joanne Jones, of East Boothbay. Their family was joined by her sister Leslie in 1966. In 1976, Michelle married her high school sweetheart, Michael Brewer, of Waldoboro. She spent the next eight years moving around the world with her husband in the Army, during which they had three children: two daughters, Melissa and Jessica; and a son, Michael.

Virginia M. (Moore) Dagley

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Virginia M. Dagley, 86, of Nobleboro, formerly of Gloucester, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late William “Will” Dagley, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

William Bryant Ross Aug. 21, 1949 - Aug. 31, 2025

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William Bryant Ross, 76, passed away at his home in Randolph on Aug. 31, 2025. He was born in Waldoboro on Aug. 21, 1949, to the late George and Nathalie (Achorn) Ross.

Elizabeth Wilt Service Announcement

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A memorial service to remember Elizabeth Wilt, who went to be with the lord on Aug. 27, 2025, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the Water of Life Lutheran Church in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity that makes you happiest to support and share a smile with those around you.


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