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Lincoln County Food Initiative Delivers Meals to Residents in Need

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In less than one month, an effort that started with a few dozen meals from the kitchen of Main Street Grocery in Damariscotta has grown into a multi-organization initiative that is delivering thousands of meals to Lincoln County residents. The project, now called The Lincoln County Food Initiative, or LCFI, describes itself as “an initiative to support Lincoln County Residents during the COVID-19 outbreak.”

STAY VIGILANT

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With only one new case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County in a week, it is tempting to relax and fall back into old habits.

Lincoln County Yard Sale Canceled

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The Lincoln County Yard Sale, a collaboration between Lincoln County Publishing Co. and the CLC YMCA originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25, has been canceled due to the coronavirus.

Coastal Rivers Advocates Safe Use of Trails

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Maine’s “Stay Healthy at Home” mandate recognizes “engaging in outdoor exercise activities, such as walking, hiking, running or biking” as essential personal activities, as long as they are done safely and according to public health guidelines.

Edward Walther

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Edward Walther was born in New York City to two amazing parents, Thomas and Ann Rose O’Rourke Walther. He had a fantastic urban childhood playing with his sister, brother, and many cousins on the building’s rooftop tar beach.

Dorothy Arlene Sibley June 10, 1937 - April 2, 2020

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Although it is probably frowned upon to speak of actually dying in an obituary, it is important here. The art of dying well is not a topic that you hear a lot about these days, but it was something that Dorothy understood. On April 2, 2020, Dorothy Arlene Sibley passed away in peace, at her own home, in her own bed, surrounded by family. Just as planned.

Outdoor Activities Permitted Under Governor’s Executive Order

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Engaging in outdoor exercise, such as fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, walking, running, are permitted activities under the stay-at-home executive order issued by Governor Mills, as long as residents continue to follow social distancing guidelines.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Connects Kids During Isolation

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Big Sister Rachael Rademacher and her 7-year-old Little Sister Abby Erickson haven’t seen each other since March 8th, just a week before the coronavirus pandemic shut down their weekly meetings as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine mentoring program at Camden Rockport Elementary School. But they aren’t letting social distancing keep them from staying connected, thanks to a pen pal program that is allowing them, and 176 other school-based matches across eastern and central Maine, to stay in touch.

Three Steps for Mainers to Follow Before Heading Outdoors

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The statewide Stay Healthy at Home mandate identifies “engaging in outdoor exercise activities, such as walking, hiking, running, or biking” as essential personal activities, provided they are conducted in accordance with all public health restrictions and guidance. Maine’s conservation community, natural resource agencies, and outdoor brands want everyone to have the opportunity to get outside during this challenging time.

Hilary A. Murray

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Hilary A. Murray, 77 of Bristol, and longtime resident of Needham and West Bridgewater, Mass., passed away peacefully at her home on the afternoon of April 4, 2020. 


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