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Ronald Arthur Young

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Ronald Arthur Young, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2020, in Bellingham, Wash., from complications due to a heart condition that had been chasing him since he was 39.

Lincoln County Courts

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Timothy Peaslee Sr., 27, Whitefield, aggravated driving to endanger, Sept. 8, 2019, criminal mischief, Sept. 8, 2019, both dismissed (other).

Deborah Ann Smith

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Deborah Ann Smith passed away on Oct. 18, 2020, one day after celebrating her 71st birthday surrounded by family at her beloved home in Damariscotta.

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Ward

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Virginia “Ginny” Ward passed away at the age of 98 on the evening of Oct. 28, 2020 at the Harbor View Cottage in Newcastle.

Theatrical Troupe Celebrates Alumna

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On a beautiful autumn afternoon, several cast members of Hearts Ever Young, a theatrical troupe, surprised Lila Blechman, a treasured performer of the troupe for many years, in celebration of her 99th birthday. There were balloons, signs, party hats, and gifts — a very festive occasion.

Joshua David Libby March 26, 1976 - Oct. 28, 2020

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Joshua David Libby, 45, of Newton, Mass., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, in his beloved Boston, Mass. He departed in the loving embrace of his parents, and his brother and sister, to be reunited with his best friend, Thai.

CLC Y’s ‘Community Giving Tree’

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The Central Lincoln County YMCA is accepting applications for families in need of gifts this holiday season. Those in need may pick up an application from the CLC YMCA after Nov. 2. The Y is working to add local schools, churches, and town offices for application pick up locations. The simple, confidential application form should be returned to the CLC Y, located at 525 Main Street in Damariscotta, by Friday, Nov. 13.

1983 Waldoboro Slaying Still a Mystery

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In the fall of 1983, Douglas Parent was counting down the days until his well-earned retirement. After years of running the Waldoboro News Stand, the Waterville native and World War II veteran was planning to start the next chapter of his life. Set to retire on Jan. 1, 1984, Parent was instead killed sometime between the evening of Oct. 2 and the early morning of Oct. 3, 1983. Thirty-seven years later, the events that led to Parent’s death remain unclear.

Halloween at Stonewall Stables

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The Midcoast Interscholastic Equestrian Association team will host a Halloween event at Stonewall Stables in Nobleboro from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31.

‘Nightmare on Federal Street’ Canceled

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Wiscasset town manager Dennis Simmons is announcing the cancellation of the “Nightmare on Federal Street” event scheduled for Oct. 31. In lieu of this event, Parks and Recreation Director Duane Goud has arranged a drive-thru event to be held at the Wiscasset Community Center.

LCN Launches Photo Series on Instagram

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Followers of The Lincoln County News Instagram account may have noticed a new photo series offering glimpses of life in the area.


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