The Lincoln County News
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The Lincoln County News

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OUR SYMPATHIES

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We at The Lincoln County News were deeply saddened to learn of the death of 15-year-old Isabelle Manahan on Friday. We only become more so the more we learn about her.

Isabelle Levin Manahan Dec. 6, 2002 - June 8, 2018

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Isabelle Levin Manahan, a beloved freshman at Lincoln Academy, passed away last Friday afternoon, June 8, in a car accident. She’s survived by her parents, Bryan Manahan and Carrie Levine, and her older brother, Aidan.

Skidompha Skoop

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This week I want to take a moment to highlight yet another upcoming Community Read program. On Thursday, July 19 at 11 a.m., the proof will literally be in the pudding as both amateur and professional chefs compete in their own categories for fabulous prizes, fame, and bragging rights at our Community Cooking Contest. The theme? Italian food, in honor of our Community Read book, “Blood, Bones & Butter,” by Gabrielle Hamilton.

Maine Writers at Joe Lane Lobsterman

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As part of the Damariscotta-Newcastle ArtWalk, which runs from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, June 15, Joe Lane Lobsterman restaurant, on Elm Street in Damariscotta, will host a reading featuring Maine authors Darcy Casey, Celeste Loring Gleason, Andrea Lani, and Kate Kastelein.

Heartwood Presents Original Play Set in Midcoast Maine

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Heartwood Regional Theater Company enthusiastically presents an original new work, written and directed by Griff Braley, on stage June 29 through July 7. “Down Along the Cove” has been in development for several years, with three separate actor workshops, subsequent rewrites, a preview audience in May, and final rewrites. Rehearsals begin this week, in the final stage of creation.

William Alan Cumming July 14, 1934 - June 9, 2018

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William Alan Cumming, of Wiscasset, passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 9. He was born on July 14, 1934 in Presque Isle to John Anson and Emilie (Elliott) Cumming.

Arthur E. Jones Service Announcement

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Arthur E. Jones, 100, of Nobleboro, passed away on the afternoon of June 11 at the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus. Born in Nobleboro on April 3, 1918, he was the son of Melrose and Eola (Jackson) Jones, and the husband of the late Faith Jones.

Esther Elizabeth Baldwin Swift July 21, 1928 - June 7, 2018

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Esther (Baldwin) Swift was ‘Aunt Esther’ to virtually everyone she knew, including her 37 nieces and nephews, all of the young people she fostered in Girl Scouts—and even the waitresses at Nobleboro’s ‘Reunion Station,’ Esther’s favorite restaurant.

Nelson-Spencer Engagement

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Maria Mellyn-Dupuis and Scott Dupuis, of Nobleboro, and Richard Nelson, of Newry, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally Elizabeth Nelson, to Matthew John Spencer, son of Eileen and Charles Spencer Jr., of Scarborough.

Jefferson Column

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We’ve been planting during this amazing weather, my dear husband and I, and each day we are hoping for rain. We put in corn, beans, tomatoes, and parsley. I haven’t put the cucumbers in yet. Perhaps this coming weekend I’ll be able to put the rest of the garden in.

Chuck McGregor Feb. 19, 1944 - June 5, 2018

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Chuck McGregor (Charles Ernest McGregor) passed the Veil peacefully at home, surrounded by family and embraced in Love, on the evening of June 5.

Jefferson Scoop to Hold Benefit for Fire Department

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Jefferson Scoop owner Joe Holland will hold a fundraiser for the Jefferson Fire Department on Saturday, June 23. “All proceeds will be donated to the fire department,” Holland said. The event will be held from noon to closing time at 9 p.m. at the Route 32 ice cream stand.


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