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Robert L. Boyd

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Robert L. Boyd, 91, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away surrounded by his family on May 1. Robert was born in Boothbay Harbor, the son of Robert A. Boyd and Esther M. (Dunton) Boyd.

Lincoln County Property Transfers

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The following property transfers were recorded recently at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset:

Boothbay: Alden Jordan and Carole Jordan to Alden Jordan; Alden Jordan and Carole Jordan to Carole Jordan LLC; Alexandra Albano to Geoffrey P. Shook; Cynthia L. Poe to Patrick A. Farrin, Kipp C. Farrin, and Kelly P. Farrin; Marcia A. Warren and Robert L. Warren to Robert L. Warren Tr., Marcia A. Warren Tr., and Warren Family Trust; Stephen L. Babcock to Stephen P. Babcock and Andrea B. Babcock;

COME HEAR FOR YOURSELF

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The Lincoln County News will host its first candidates forum of the 2018 election May 24.

George A. Dreves Jr.

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George A. Dreves Jr., 98, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully at home on May 1.

Michael Joseph Bickford

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Michael Joseph Bickford, 60, of Holliston, Mass. and Waitsfield, Vt., passed away unexpectedly on April 29.

Free Giant Pumpkin Plants on Seedling Sunday

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On Sunday, May 20, Seedling Sunday will officially kick off as part of the the 2018 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta. On Seedling Sunday, volunteer-growers can adopt the 600 10-day-old Atlantic Giant pumpkin seedlings and grow pumpkins that will become the granddaddies of the pumpkin patch.

Celia Webber Mohr Nov. 29, 1919 - April 25, 2018

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Celia Webber Mohr, 98, of Bremen, passed away the on the morning of April 25th, at “The Cottage” of The Lincoln Home in Newcastle. Born in Lynn, MA on November 29, 1919, she was the daughter of Fernando and Alice Grotton Webber.  Her family returned to the family homestead in Muscongus in 1922, where Celia attended the one-room Muscongus School, which is still in existence as a local meeting place supported by her family and area residents.

Lighthouse Tower Opening Soon for Season, Volunteers Sought

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Every year since 2003, the volunteer docents and Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse open Pemaquid Point Lighthouse tower to the public. One can climb the 30 steps of the spiral staircase and continue up the ladder to enter the lamp room for expansive views of Monhegan Island and the rocky coast. One can enjoy this opportunity to learn about the lighthouse’s rich history and if one is over 4 feet tall, one can climb to the lamp room at the top. The tower is open seven days a week from Mother’s Day through mid-October, weather permitting.

DanceMainea Spring Performances Coming Up

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DanceMaineia will have its annual spring performance at the Camden Opera House this year. This Midcoast dance school is run by Whitefield resident Melanie Pagurko and her passionate daughters. Dancers range from the 2- and 3-year-olds in Creative Movement up through many different levels of ballet, jazz, and hip hop for kids of all ages and abilities, and even all the way up to an exciting adult group of dancers. 

Ellen J. Nolan Service Announcement

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Ellen J. Nolan, 74, of Chamberlain, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on the morning of April 30.

Jefferson Column

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The United Baptist Church invites its members to attend the annual meeting of the Damariscotta Association of the American Baptist Churches of Maine on Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Nobleboro Baptist Church. This association is made up of seven American Baptist churches in this region.

Westport Island Cleanup Day a Success

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A very enthusiastic group of approximately 20 Westport Island residents used near perfect weather to make the island’s April 28 cleanup day a great success.


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