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The Lincoln County News

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Our County’s Fantastic Youth

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Imagine the delight of this 80-year-old lady (with a bad shoulder) this past weekend as I experienced the prodigious and enthusiastic efforts of several Lincoln County (and some Sagadahoc) kids, with their adult overseers, as they swooped in to rake my yard.

Lincoln County Indictments

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Lincoln County indictments, May 15:

Brianna Ayres, 23, Lewiston, class C trafficking in prison contraband, class C unlawfully furnishing schedule W drugs (Suboxone).

Lincoln County Courts

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Aaron W. Ashton, 37, Alna, violating condition of release, April 11, Two Bridges Regional Jail 30 days; domestic violence terrorizing, April 11, Two Bridges Regional Jail 90 days, all but 30 days suspended, probation one year.

Merle C. West Service Announcement

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A celebration of life for Merle C. West, of Alna, who passed away March 11, 2019, will be held at his home beginning at 1 p.m., June 1, at 1098 West Alna Road, Alna.

Larry Vannah Service Announcement

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A graveside service for Larry Vannah, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2018, will be held at the Dutchneck Cemetery in Waldoboro on June 1, 2019 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Bob Dorr officiating.

Yvonne M. (Thibodeau) Pooley

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Yvonne M. (Thibodeau) Pooley, age 96, formerly of Waldoboro, passed away April 15, 2019.

Dolores “Ann” Yarmey Aug. 11, 1928 - May 11, 2019

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Mrs. Dolores “Ann” Yarmey, longtime resident of Newcastle, passed away Saturday evening, May 11 – exactly five years to the day following her beloved husband, Steven J. Yarmey Sr.’s calling.

REHABILITATION VS. PUNISHMENT

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The sentence of a Boothbay man for attempting to murder a man in Edgecomb two years ago will test our new district attorney’s rehabilitation-first approach to criminal justice.

Christine Rand

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A graveside committal service for Christine Rand, who passed away on Jan. 21, 2019, will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 18 at the Highland Cemetery in Limerick.

Native Plant Sale at Midcoast Conservancy

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Spring is in the air, and that means garden time! Organic perennials from Rebel Hill Farm can help create inviting habitat for the natural community on homeowners’ land. Those interested should come by Midcoast Conservancy, 290 Route 1 in Edgecomb on Saturday, May 25 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when Rebel Hill Farm growers will be on hand to help with picking the right plants.


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