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William J. Plossay Dec. 24, 1934 - Dec. 26, 2018

January 9, 2019 at 4:21 pm

William J. Plossay, 84, of Nobleboro, passed away at the Togus Veterans Medical Center hospice unit on Dec. 26 after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Food, Life, and Manhattans Fun with food, part II: torture pie

January 9, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Suzi Thayer

I wrote about torture pie a while ago, but most of you have probably forgotten – or never read it in the first place.

Truckin’ in America

January 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Larry Sidelinger

Folks, this week I want to tell you about my friend Charlie. In last week’s scribblin’s, I had wished him well, as sickness had taken him down. Well, my friend Charlie Herrick passed on Thursday of last week. After the battle he waged against his illness, I feel relief that at least he is not in pain anymore, but sadness too, as he will be missed by many.

Midcoast Conservancy Merger Expands Land Protection

January 9, 2019 at 9:06 am

Jan. 1 marked the official merger between Medomak Valley Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy. As a result, Midcoast Conservancy now comprises conserved lands and trails stretching from Bristol and Friendship to Montville, as well as the watersheds of the Medomak and Sheepscot rivers and Damariscotta Lake.

WARNING: MAY BE HABIT-FORMING

January 9, 2019 at 8:59 am

January is a great time to get involved in local government.

Skidompha to Host Benefit for Lincoln County News Digital Archive Project

January 8, 2019 at 4:36 pm

Skidompha Library will host the “Through the Pages” costume ball on Friday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. This costume ball will benefit the Lincoln County News digital archive project. Skidompha has independently raised $40,000 to create a searchable online archive of Lincoln County newspapers dating all the way back to 1870. This will be the first time that back issues will be available to the public digitally, providing an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and the community.

Newcastle Realty Sponsors LA Half-Time Shoot-Out

January 8, 2019 at 4:18 pm

Newcastle Realty is sponsoring the cash prizes for the 2018-2019 basketball half-time shoot out at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle.

‘Lobster War’ to Screen at Lincoln Theater

January 8, 2019 at 3:29 pm

Featuring death threats and accusations of sabotaging lines, stealing gear, and setting traps atop those already in the water, “Lobster War: The Fight Over the World’s Richest Fishing Grounds” is a film about the conflict between the United States and Canada over waters that both countries have claimed since the end of the Revolutionary War.

Shuck Local Sundays at Odd Alewives

January 8, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Beginning on Monday, Jan. 14, Odd Alewives Farm Brewery in Waldoboro will be adding an oyster party, Shuck Local Sunday, to its growing offering of weekly events.

Paul L. Bryant Aug. 18, 1946 - Dec. 30, 2018

January 8, 2019 at 3:04 pm

Paul L. Bryant, 72, of Nobleboro, passed away on the evening of Dec. 30 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, with beloved family members by this side.

Donald A. Hastings May 18, 1930 - Jan. 4, 2019

January 8, 2019 at 2:57 pm

Donald A. Hastings, 88, of Jefferson, passed away on the morning of Jan. 4 at his home. He was born May 18, 1930 in Tallman, N.Y., a son of the late Charles and Madeline (Lewis) Hastings.