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Rotary Club Sponsors Volunteer Fair

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The Rotary Club of Damariscotta-Newcastle is excited to sponsor a volunteer fair at the CLC YMCA from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19. Twenty-five local volunteer groups will be available at the fair to offer information and volunteer opportunities to anyone, regardless of age.

Maine Humorist Tim Sample Opens Art Exhibit At Opera House

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Renowned Maine humorist and storyteller Tim Sample will share some of his not-so-hidden other artistic talents this summer. An exhibit of his illustrations and art work opens on Friday, May 16 in the gallery at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Guests will have the opportunity to see a broad spectrum of his work and speak with him in the upstairs gallery. Doors for the free reception open at 4 p.m.

TAKE IT SLOW

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It’s no secret many of us look forward to this time of year, viewing the fresh air and plentiful sunshine as a reward for shoveling snow and avoiding ice patches on sidewalks. Along with the shift in weather, there comes the annual uptick in visitors to the Pine Tree State.

Beverly Hillmann Eckhardt

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Beverly Hillmann Eckhardt, 96, of Lincoln and Wayland, Mass., died peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Her loving husband, Homer, predeceased her by two years after their recent move to the Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland.

Dara M. (Butler) Carberg

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Dara M. (Butler) Carberg, 85, of Venice, Fla., a retired elementary school teacher in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, died April 30, 2025 while under Tidewell Hospice care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice. She had been a resident of Liana, a memory care facility in Venice, since last August.

Frederick Lynn Fagin Nov. 12, 1939 - May 9, 2025

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Frederick Lynn Fagin, known to his friends and family as Fred, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at 6:02 p.m., with his devoted wife Angela, their son Colin, his brother Lynn, and sister-in-law Debbie at his side. A longtime resident of Whitefield and Somerville, Fred had been under the compassionate care of the VA staff at Togus for several weeks prior to his passing.

Howard A. Kaler Service Announcement

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A graveside committal with military honors for Howard A. Kaler, who passed away Nov. 20, 2024, will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the German Cemetery, at 235 Bremen Road in Waldoboro.

John Allan Gilbert Sr. April 20, 1940 - May 7, 2025

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John Allan Gilbert Sr., 85, of Waldoboro, passed from this life into heaven on May 7, 2025, at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta with his loving family by his side. John was born April 20, 1940, in Sadsbury, Pa., to parents Marcus W. and Harriet M. (Lovett) Gilbert.

Andrea Kennedy Landry July 20, 1952 - May 8, 2025

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Andrea Kennedy Landry, 72, of Auburn, formerly of Warren, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the Sarah Frye Home. Born on July 20, 1952, in Rockland, she was the daughter of Eleanor Ada (Achorn) Kennedy, who predeceased her.

Susan Meade Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Susan Meade, who passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, at 11 Glidden St. in Newcastle. Donations in Susan’s memory may be made to the Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti (with her name in the memo line) and sent to P.O. Box 213, Newcastle, ME 04553.

Donna B. Jones

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Donna Bernice Jones, 79, of Jefferson, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2025.


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