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Newcastle 18-Year-Old Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout

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Damon Crummett, 18, of Newcastle, was presented with his Eagle Scout badge during a court of honor on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Wells-Hussey American Legion Post No. 42 in Damariscotta.

Jean Winifred Rowell Burrage

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Jean Winifred Rowell Burrage peacefully passed on Nov. 30, 2019, just three weeks after celebrating her 97th birthday. Jean grew up in Everett, Mass., the second daughter of John and Edith Rowell.

Waldoboro Toy Program Seeks Donations

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The Waldoboro Police Department is accepting donations of new and clean used toys, new mittens, and winter hats, or cash contributions, for the Waldoboro Toy Program. People should drop all donations at the Waldoboro Police Department, at 1600 Atlantic Highway in Waldoboro, during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sheepscot General’s Holiday Bazaar Coming Up

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Sheepscot General’s ninth annual Holiday Bazaar will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. and will feature more than 20 artisans and food vendors.

Lincoln County Courts

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Nicholas E. Bakelmun, 26, Brunswick, motor vehicle speeding 30-plus mph over speed limit, Jan. 12, $500.

Barbara Wyllie

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On Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, Barbara Wyllie placed her hand in the hand of her Lord Jesus Christ, and they walked into glory together.

Rebecca A. “Becky” (Rice) Webber May 25, 1939 - Nov. 28, 2019

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Rebecca A. “Becky” (Rice) Webber, 80, of Southington, Conn., passed away early Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain following a courageous 10-month battle with breast cancer.

‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ One Weekend Only

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River Company’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” written by Barbara Robinson, based on her book of the same name, can be seen for one weekend only: Dec. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.

Dispatches From Damariscotta The deadline

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There’s nothing like a deadline to get my butt into high gear. Once, upon entering my sparkling clean home, a friend said, “You must be on a serious deadline, your house looks amazing.” She was right. My thesis was due the next day. A few weeks ago, with a draft of a novella a week overdue to my editor, and an academic article due the following day, it seemed like a great time to reach out to the editor of The Lincoln County News, J.W. Oliver, about writing a column.

Round Pond Column

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Granite Hall is kicking off the holiday season with a 20%-off sale starting this Friday, Nov. 29. Granite Hall is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Mondays.

Farmers Market in Full Swing at CLC Y

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The Central Lincoln County YMCA indoor Damariscotta Farmers’ Market is in full swing. The community can visit the vendors inside at the YMCA every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome and are encouraged to attend this reoccurring event.


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