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Gary W. Lowberg

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Gary W. Lowberg, 67, of Plaistow, N.H., passed away in his home on June 11, 2020, after a lengthy illness.

Midcoast Printmakers Announce Summer Printmaking Classes

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The studio at Midcoast Printmakers, a local nonprofit art workshop, is offering a summer class for up to four student participants in its large garage, which can be opened wide to safely provide a nearly open-air studio. Students will be asked to wear masks as a precaution during class.

Rubbish!

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On May 28, citing an inability to pay its bills, the Coastal Resources of Maine trash recovery plant in Hampden suspended its operations. This action prompted the 115 member towns of the nonprofit Municipal Review Committee – among them eight Lincoln County towns that utilize the Wiscasset, Waldoboro, and Boothbay region transfer facilities – to divert their waste from Coastal Resources, and once again haul it to the Crossroads Landfill in Norridgewock.

BE PROACTIVE

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The optimism and proactive approach of local businesses and organizations to the challenges of COVID-19 are what will allow the community to withstand current economic pressures.

Record Growth, High Customer Satisfaction at Bangor Savings Bank

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Continuing its upward trajectory of growth, Bangor Bancorp, MHC, and its subsidiary, Bangor Savings Bank announced it ended Fiscal Year 2020 with $4.86 billion in assets, a record increase of 9.38%, and grew its net income by almost 7% to $35.4 million. The results were released at the Bank’s Annual Meeting of Corporators.

Skidompha Reopens for Curbside Pickup

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Skidompha Library, of Damariscotta, reopened for curbside pickup of books, DVDs, and other materials Tuesday, June 16. The library had been closed since mid-March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Virtual Musical Performance in Walpole

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Professional musician Kendall Dean will be performing her original music in a live-streamed concert from the Old Walpole Meetinghouse in Walpole on June 9 at 7 p.m. Viewers can connect to the live concert via Zoom, bit.ly/3gKEMCM, beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Commentary: What is Elder Abuse and Why Does it Matter to You?

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Elder abuse is inherently unjust. Summed into one definition, it is the lack of appropriate care or a repeated abusive act which causes harm or distress to an elderly person. These abusive acts may include financial exploitation or physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Our elders deserve our veneration, gratitude, and protection from such exploitation.


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