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Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years

Celtic Juggernaut Gaelic Storm in Concert June 25

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The Celtic juggernaut band Gaelic Storm attributes its continued success to its fanatic, well -diversified audience. Country music fans adore the band’s storytelling, bluegrass fans love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love the devotion to tradition, while rock fans simply relish the passion the members play their instruments with.

Paws for Thought

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Recently, a friend asked me about whether or not I thought he should let his cat go outside. I gave him answers that sounded a lot like what is here below, but I thought I’d share them with everyone, in case you’re thinking about it, too.

Willow Grange News

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Congratulations to Owen Williamson who has been selected for the 2019 Willow Grange scholarship. He will be studying diesel hydraulic mechanics at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle and is a recent Lincoln Academy graduate. He will receive his $500 check after successfully completing his first semester. 

Bertha M. Melnuk Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Bertha M. Melnuk, of Wiscasset, who died Dec. 11, 2018, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath.

Mary Elizabeth Stacy Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Mary Elizabeth Stacy, 68, of Wiscasset, who passed away on June 1, 2019, after a brave battle with illness, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at the Westport Community Church on Westport Island.

Honey Bee Swarm Collection Service in Knox, Lincoln Counties

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As part of their natural reproductive cycle, honeybees will swarm. A swarm is when a queen and a good portion of the worker population of bees leave the hive to find a new home. While a honeybee swarm is relatively harmless, it can be a frightening sight to people. Swarms should not be sprayed with water or disturbed in any other way. It is best to clear the area until a beekeeper arrives to make the removal.

Barbara Hagan Service Announcement

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The graveside service for Barbara Hagan, who passed away on Feb. 24, 2019, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 20, has been rescheduled to be published in The Lincoln County News at a later date.

Ralph A. (Bud) Knight Jr.

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A memorial service for Ralph A. (Bud) Knight Jr., of Jefferson, who passed away Jan. 24, 2019, will be held on Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at the North Windsor Baptist Church, 955 Ridge Road, Windsor.

Muriel Ann (Pennant) Hoyt

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Muriel Ann (Pennant) Hoyt, 89, of Chamberlain, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019 in Boothbay Harbor.

H. Chester Wright Oct. 10, 1935 - June 17, 2019

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H. Chester Wright, 83, passed away on June 17, 2019 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick with his family by his side. Born on Oct. 10, 1935 in Damariscotta, he was the son of Howard Rafield Wright and Faustina Susan Sidelinger.

News Along the Way Community Building and Generosity of Spirit

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Have you ever heard of anyone searching for non-profits for which they could raise money? I was blessed to meet two such people this past weekend. On Saturday, the 15th, Inn Along the Way celebrated spring with an Open Mic fundraiser. It was full of sunshine, music, food, a potter, and some of the most giving, caring people I’ve ever run into.

Theodore Mallory Bartles

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Harley and Michael Bartles, of Boothbay Harbor, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Theodore Mallory Bartles.


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