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An Open Discussion About Pumpkinfest

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Dear Damariscotta-Newcastle business owners and local residents:

Now that the 2019 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest is behind us and we are looking toward our 14th festival, we have realized that we cannot continue to operate as we have in the past. There were a number of very vocal individuals and businesses who were critical of the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Committee’s decisions. The committee is hosting an open discussion about whether Pumpkinfest will survive and prosper and, if it does, what changes must be made.

Fall Shred Event is Oct. 26 in Newcastle

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The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce will host a shred event and food drive at Lincoln County Publishing Co. in Newcastle on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event is open to all community members as well as chamber members.

Boothbay Region Lions Club News

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The Boothbay Region Lions Club met for a regular meeting on Oct. 9. The club hosted a Lions Club zone meeting attended by several members from the Nobleboro and Damariscotta-Newcastle clubs. These two clubs, as well as the Boothbay Region Lions Club, reported various activities members have been involved in over the past few months.

Jefferson Column

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This past week, we’ve heard the coyotes calling nearly every night. It’s eerie to hear them. Their howling breaks into the night silence, disrupting our slumber. They sound like they are just beyond the window.

Lincoln County Courts

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William A. Disisto, 57, Stafford Springs, Conn., fish without valid license, Aug. 29, $100.

Maine3Railers Model Railroad Display Comes to Lincoln Home

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All ages are invited to stop by The Lincoln Home on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-2 p.m., to see a working model railroad display. Chat with members of the Maine3Railers, Maine’s premier 0-gauge club with 120 members throughout Maine and beyond.

Mystery Writers to Speak at Skidompha on Oct. 24

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Skidompha Library in Damariscotta welcomes mystery writers Marni Graff and Bruce Robert Coffin to Porter Meeting Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Please allow time for parking and note that seating is first-come, first-served.

Nobleboro PTO to Host Halloween Party

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On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Nobleboro Central School Parent Teacher Organization will host the third annual NobleBOOro Spooktacular at Nobleboro Central School from 4-7 p.m.

Notification to Bristol Residents

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There will be an automatic-aid, live-training burn of the Pemaquid Beach Pavilion on Sunday, Oct. 20 with setup at 7 a.m. VIP Maine Mobile will be offering food and coffee. Offsite parking is recommended.

Saltwater Artists at Art in Me

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The Art In Me exhibit at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, at 1 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor, will have a reception Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m.

Halloween Farm Fete is Oct. 26 in Somerville

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(Date changed from Sunday to Saturday. )
What better place to celebrate Halloween than on a farm? Members of the public are invited for games, crafts, and great food at the Halloween Farm Fete at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm in Somerville on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.


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