The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

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Lincoln County Courts

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Gary A. Balducci Jr., 40, Damariscotta, operate vehicle without license, April 4, $250.

The Mobius Strip The green team

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A lot goes into recycling. There is sorting, packing, and placing the items into a vehicle and taking them to the transfer station — easy enough.

Maine’s Online Angling Tool Aids Anglers

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Anglers who fish in Maine now have a new tool that makes it quick and easy to find out the fishing regulations on any of Maine’s inland waters.

Free Fishing Weekend is June 1 and 2

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This weekend is Maine’s free fishing weekend and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is encouraging everyone to get outside and enjoy a day fishing with family or friends on one of Maine’s many waters.

Robert Linscott Service Announcement

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A committal service for Robert Linscott, who passed away on Jan. 30, 2019, will be held at the Union Common Cemetery in Union on Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m.

From the Legislature: Rewarding Work on the Marine Resources Committee

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Every member of the 129th Legislature serves on at least one of the many committees we have at the State House. They all hear bills that are within their scope of focus and oversee executive-branch departments. Every committee has two co-chairs, one from each chamber. Because Democrats currently hold the majority in the House and Senate, both co-chairs are Democrats, but the committees are made up of Republicans, Democrats, and independents.

Stock Up on Summer Reading at Broad Bay Book Sale

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For those wanting to stock up on summer reading, or perhaps purchase books for friends and family, Broad Bay Congregational Church has the opportunity. On Friday and Saturday, June 7 and June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the church will hold a book and bake sale, featuring a cafe area in which to chat, browse through potential purchases, or enjoy books just bought.

New Report Outlines Future of Maine Land Conservation

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All Mainers should be interested in a report recently issued by the Maine Land Conservation Task Force titled “Shaping the Next Generation of Land Conservation in Maine.” The task force comprised a diverse range of interests and perspectives, including state legislators, town managers, sporting groups, ecologists, Indian nations, land trusts, and tourism experts.

Edward Karkow

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Edward Karkow, a resident of Waldoboro since 1993, died unexpectedly on May 23, 2019 while walking back from the mailbox; he was 89.

Peter M. Brackett

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Peter M. Brackett lost his battle with cancer peacefully on May 19, 2019. He was 55 years old.

GRIPE FOR SOLUTIONS

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Last week, Waldoboro residents had an opportunity to voice any law enforcement concerns directly to their police chief and members of his staff. This week, they have an opportunity to ask questions about any facet of town government during a candidates forum with the current chair of their board of selectmen and his challenger in the June election.


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