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The Lincoln County News

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Bringing Food Home The Great Bean Glean!

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Nothing gets our team at Healthy Lincoln County more excited than when a farmer reaches out and says “hey, we got what we needed from our field harvest, please feel free to organize some gleaners to take the rest!”

‘Art for Outreach’ at Pemaquid Art Gallery Submitted article

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Every year, benefits from the sale of artwork by the Pemaquid Group of Artists are shared with area residents. A long-standing mission of this group is to foster an appreciation of art in the Midcoast area and to support art education. Funding for this mission comes from commissions on sales, membership fees, the sale of donated artworks and financial donations from visitors.

Party with Bands for Books Submitted article

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The Friends of Wiscasset Library invite everyone to close out the summer at their wonderful annual party, Bands for Books, this Labor Day, Sept. 5. Bands for Books is the group’s major yearly fundraiser, and is designed to be a fun event for the entire community.

Richard ‘Dick’ Ronan

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After a brief illness, Richard “Dick” Ronan died at dawn on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in the arms of his wife Cathy.

Helping the Monarch Butterfly

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The eastern monarch butterfly is certainly one of the most easily recognized butterflies in Maine. For many of us, this remarkable creature’s story of its annual migration to Mexico each fall is, in itself, phenomenal. For pretty much all of us, watching a monarch flutter among the summer flowers is a beautiful sight.

Louie Mirabile

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LincolnHealth Miles Maternity is excited to welcome Louie Mirabile to the family. B

Take a Hike for Conservation’s Sake! Submitted article

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Each fall Midcoast Conservancy’s property monitors trek into the far flung reaches of Midcoast Maine, some deep into undisturbed forests and while others explore scenic homesteads, all in the name of conservation. Each of the 14,000 acres of land under Midcoast Conservancy’s stewardship need to be monitored each year. This ensures that there have been no timber trespasses, dumping, or other activities that hurt ecological integrity and harm wildlife habitat.

George Lewis Wiley Service Announcement

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There will be a celebration of life for George Lewis Wiley, formerly of Warren, who passed away June 16, 2022 in Piedmont, S.C. The family will welcome all who wish to attend on from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Pioneer Grange Hall, 110 Payson Road, East Union.

Midcoast Matters Green and Blue for Your Health

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If the past few years have brought anything home, it’s the importance of taking care of our health. Living in Midcoast Maine, we are lucky to have one of the most effective health boosters literally in our backyards: Outdoor natural spaces! Spending time outdoors, even just 15 minutes a day, is incredibly good for your physical and mental health.

Timothy Scott Simmons

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Timothy Simmons, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Waldoboro on Aug. 30, 2022. Tim was born Nov. 15, 1963, to Ralph and Phyllis (Reed) Simmons.

Richard Driscoll Ronan Service Announcement

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Richard Driscoll Ronan, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 at LincolnHealth – Miles Campus with his family by his side.

Thaddeus Brann

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LincolnHealth Miles Maternity is excited to welcome Thaddeus Brann to the family.

2022 Arthur Doe Scholarship Awarded Submitted article

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The Damariscotta-Newcastle Lions Club is pleased to announce that Emily Kelsey, of Bristol, has been named the recipient of 2022 Arthur Doe Scholarship in the amount of $1500. To be eligible, one must have already completed at least one semester at a post high school institution majoring in a health field.


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