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Bunker Hill’s 50th Annual Strawberry Festival

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The Bunker Hill community’s 50th annual Strawberry Festival will take place Sunday, July 1 from 4-6 p.m. There will be strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits, real whipped cream, and Round Top vanilla ice cream. That is how the Bunker Hill community has made its delicious strawberry shortcakes and sundaes for the past 50 years. Members of the public are invited to come and help celebrate the golden anniversary of this event.

Shelters to Host Puppy Riot Adoption Event

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The Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick and its sister shelter, Lincoln County Animal Shelter, in Edgecomb, are welcoming more than 50 puppies and dogs from an overcrowded facility in Lucedale, Miss., where the stray dog population vastly outnumbers potential adopters.

Passport to Farm Fun in Somerville on June 16

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Members of the public are encouraged to get out a sun hat and grab a passport for the Somerville Farmers Network’s day of farm fun on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. One can travel to seven diverse farms in the Somerville area, and experience a world of delights within a 10-mile radius.

Suydam-Grover Wedding

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Tiffany Suydam and Devin Grover were married on May 19. The ceremony was held at the Wiscasset Yacht Club, with Anita Sprague officiating, followed by a reception and dinner.

Boothbay Region Garden Club Home and Garden Tour

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Friday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is when the Boothbay Region Garden Club Home and Garden Tour will take place. One can take in the peaceful surroundings of the grounds of Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm and garden and stop in at the shop to view or purchase some of the lovely items handspun from alpaca fleece.

Seedlings will Encourage Rebound of American Chestnut in Maine

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The discovery of a mature American chestnut tree on a bank of the Kennebec River near the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden offers hope for a revival of the species. Because there are no neighboring trees from which to pollinate, this lone tree has never had burrs, which hold seeds. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, Tom Klak, of the American Chestnut Foundation of Maine, will plant three hybrid seedlings to encourage pollination of the courthouse specimen.

Rosie Wilt Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Rosie Wilt, who passed away on the morning of May 25, will be held at 11 a.m., Sat., June 16 at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle.

Elena McIntyre Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Elena McIntyre, who passed away on Jan. 3, will be held at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro at 10 a.m., Sat., June 23. Interment will follow at the Chamberlain Cemetery in Bristol.

Benjamin James Ward

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Lindsey and Michael Ward, of Nobleboro, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Benjamin James Ward.

Fifth-Grade Artist Sells Work at Wiscasset Gallery

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Wiscasset Elementary School fifth-grade student Tucker Davenport and his parents agreed to sell a still-life drawing that he created in art class earlier this year. The drawing was on display at Maine Art Gallery’s student art exhibit during the month of May.

Daniel James Gagnon

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Daniel James Gagnon, 26, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, died unexpectedly in Brunswick.


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