Last week’s Waldoborough Historical Society’s “What is it?” photo was not successfully identified. Some guesses suggested the items were belt buckles, but they were in fact coffin plates. Most coffin plates from the 1800s in the past were buried with the deceased, but sometimes, families took them off and kept them. A number of them are displayed in the historical society’s museum.
Local Printer Shutting Down
After 42 years of business, D & L Screen Printers is closing its doors for business. July 31 marks the end of several transformations over the years.
WW&F Railway Opens for Season
On Aug. 7 the Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway at 97 Cross Road, Alna will reopen to the public for the 2020 season with a special excursion at 5 p.m. to Milepost 8 over the railway’s newly constructed Mountain Extension.
Geraldine “Gerry” Josephine Fahey
Geraldine “Gerry” Josephine Fahey, age 86, of Westbrook, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2020. Ever the fighter, she won the first round, but lost the battle to cancer. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with her loving family at her bedside.
John Cameron Bishop Jr. June 9, 1943 - July 25, 2020
John Cameron Bishop Jr., of Jefferson, died at home on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born June 9, 1943 in Boston and grew up in Newburyport, Mass., as the son of the late John Cameron Bishop Sr. and Irene Nevins Bishop.
Geoffrey “Jeffy-Joe” Merritt
Geoffrey “Jeffy-Joe” Merritt left this life as he had lived it, on his own terms. His decision to leave the hospital to go home allowed for an enviable passing during these troubling times, one “safely” surrounded by family and friends with music, memories, a good dose of tears, and nary a single stranger.
Damariscotta History A little history of some of the children in this Damariscotta school photo
This past week, during the period of hot weather, I stayed inside our home, where it was quite cool. This gave me a chance to go over many of my books with photos of the Damariscotta area. To my delight, I came across a number of old photos I had forgotten all about.
Evelyn N. Peaslee Gaboury Colby Dec. 24, 1927 - July 30, 2020
Evelyn N. Peaslee Gaboury Colby, 92, died July 30, 2020 at Gray Birch Long Term Care in Augusta. She was born Dec. 24, 1927 in Somerville to Guy F. Peaslee and Leola Benner Peaslee.
Miriam L. Blackmon Service Announcement
A graveside service for Miriam L. Blackmon, who passed away on Dec. 16, 2019, will be held at the Brookland Cemetery in Waldoboro on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Leigh Payson Campbell Feb. 8, 1941 - July 31, 2020
Leigh Payson Campbell, 79, of Washington Street, Wiscasset, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
James Charles Ainger
James Charles Ainger, 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 31, 2020 after a six-month stay at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. He was born and grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Lincoln County Courts
Zachary A. Argraves, 23, Unity, terrorizing, July 10, 2019, dismissed (other).
Call to Artists for Juried Show
River Arts in Damariscotta is announcing its first juried show in its new 36 Elm Street Plaza location. A show titled “Land and Sea” is open to members and non-members, and invites all media forms including but not limited to painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, original printmaking, drawing, encaustic, and pastel. Anthony Anderson, founder and publisher of Maine Gallery and Studio Guide, will jury this show.
LincolnHealth President to Retire in March
Jim Donovan, LincolnHealth’s president for the past 12 years, has announced that he’s chosen to retire as of March 30, 2021, capping more than three decades of health care leadership in Maine.
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