The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

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Everlie Elaine Labrecque

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Courtney Teele and Craig Labrecque, of Bristol, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Everlie Elaine Labrecque.

Omarion Calel

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Brittany Barton and Wili Calel, of Damariscotta, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Omarion Calel.

Hollyoaks Dog Spa and Grooming Now Open in Jefferson

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Pet owners in the Lincoln County area have a unique new service available to them. Heather E. Leeman is now offering expert dog grooming, along with pet portrait sessions, in her serene home-based studio called Hollyoaks Dog Spa and Studio.

Participants Sought for Pumpkinfest Parade

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Fall is right around the corner, and with it comes Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta. Participants are currently being sought for the Giant Pumpkin Parade, a hallmark event of the annual celebration, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 12.

Marion Annie Abbott Sept. 22, 1919 - Aug. 30, 2019

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Marion Annie Abbott, 99, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2019, with family by her side. She was born in Wiscasset on Sept. 22, 1919, the second of five children, to Archie and Alice Rines.

Michael Charles Shaw

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Knowing this was coming I get to write my own obit.

Michael Charles Shaw, of Whitefield, passed away on Sept. 11, 2019 surrounded by my loving (they haven’t seen the will yet) family after a lengthy battle with cancer.

John Henry Parlin Jr. May 12, 1922 - Sept. 16, 2019

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John Henry Parlin Jr., 97, of Waldoboro, died Sept. 16 at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born May 12, 1922 in Jefferson, the son of the late John Henry Parlin and Laura (Sprague) Parlin. 

Gwendolyn Poland March 30, 1934 - Sept. 12, 2019

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Gwendolyn Poland, wife to Edward “Buddy” Poland, and mother to her four sons, Buddy Jr., Frank, and Michael, all of Round Pond, and Dana of Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away at her home on the afternoon of Sept. 12 surrounded by a large group of family. 

Robert C. Gerrard June 17, 1937 - Sept. 13, 2019

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Robert C. Gerrard passed away at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, on Sept. 13, 2019. He was born in Malden, Mass. on June 17, 1937 to William Francis Gerrard and Mary Compton Gerrard, both of Prince Edward Island.

Fill the Y Bus Food Drive is Sept. 24

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On Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1-6 p.m., the Central Lincoln County YMCA, Main Street Grocery, and the Damariscotta Police Department are partnering to host another Fill the Y Bus food drive. These food drives typically fill over 35 boxes and bags with donations to benefit the Jefferson Food Pantry, Ecumenical Food Pantry, Lincoln Academy Cubbies, and local schools’ backpack programs to help serve members in the community in need of nourishment.

Leonard-Garber Engagement

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Jillian Leonard and Paul Garber, of Newcastle, are pleased to announce their engagement. An October wedding is planned for family and friends.

Caring for Kids Opens Food Pantry in Bristol Mills

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Caring for Kids, a 501(c)(3) serving the children of Bristol and South Bristol, is happy to announce that its public food pantry is open and ready for visitors! The pantry is located between the Bristol Mills fire station and the Masonic Hall, in a well-lighted area.

Nancy Sturtevant Burleson

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Nancy Sturtevant Burleson, of Bristol, passed away on the morning of Sept. 6, 2019, after a short illness.


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