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Community Garden Plots at Morris Farm Trust

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For going on two decades, the Morris Farm has made garden space for those in the local community to “grow their own.” The Margaret Ellis Community Garden was named in honor of one of the founding members of the Morris Farm.

Internet Access Assistance for Families with Students at Home

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During the COVID-19 crisis period, the LTC Family of Companies (Lincolnville Telephone, Tidewater Telecom and LCI Fiber Optic Network) will provide the internet services below for customers and residents with K-12 and college students at home who live in the Tidewater Telecom and Lincolnville Telephone areas, as well as current LCI Fiber Optic broadband customers.

Free Food for RSU 12 Students

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Starting Wednesday, March 18, RSU 12 is making breakfast and lunch available to students and will provide it free of charge. Meals will be bussed to students who are on traditionally on bus routes, leaving at 9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with delivery of two days’ food each delivery. Enrolled students can contact the school that’s closest to them for assistance.

John Grundy Service Cancellation

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The memorial service for John Grundy for Saturday, March 21 at the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church has been cancelled due to the ongoing concern for the well being of the community at this time.

HELP US HELP YOU

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As the coronavirus turns life in Lincoln County upside down for the foreseeable future, the staff of The Lincoln County News is working to bring residents reliable and up-to-date information about the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.

Help First Responders Take Precautions

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Lincoln County Communications/911, in conjunction with all public safety agencies that respond to Lincoln County, is taking measures to ensure the safety of our county’s residents and the first responder community.

David J. “Tito” Thompson Jr. Feb. 12, 1976 - March 15, 2020

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David J. “Tito” Thompson Jr., 44, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2020 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born Feb. 12, 1976 in Waterbury, Conn. He was adopted and raised by Edward Crocco and Diane (Snowden) Crocco.

Take These COVID-19 Recommendations Seriously

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We find ourselves dealing with an unprecedented health crisis. While plans are changing rapidly, the most important and consistent part of the plan is social distancing. COVID-19 is in our community, so we want to remind folks that we can all help by promoting social distancing.

Gordon E. Fossett May 20, 1932 - March 11, 2020

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Gordon E. Fossett, 87, of Round Pond, passed away on the morning of March 11 at Round Pond Green, less than two months after the passing of his loving wife, Patricia. Born on May 20, 1932, Gordon was the loving father of Sue, and grandfather to Sophia.

Backyard Wildlife Suet

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If you want to increase the number of birds that visit your backyard, consider putting out suet cakes. Suet is a high-energy food source made from beef fat. Suet cakes or homemade batches attract a wide variety of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, titmice, blue jays, nuthatches, and wrens. Cardinals, catbirds, and some warblers will also occasionally visit a suet feeder.


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