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Scholarships Available to Maine Women Studying Science, Engineering

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Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Lydia R. Laurendeau Fund provides scholarship support to women who are seniors graduating from high schools in Maine who are pursuing post-secondary education in either science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference for applicants demonstrating an interest and/or actively participating in their Franco-American heritage.

Lincoln County Property Transfers

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

Alna: Jeffrey W. Verney and Janet H. Verney to Jeffrey W. Verney, Janet H. Verney, and Johanna Verney;

Governor Directs Flags to Half Staff in Memory Of Deputy Sheriff Cole

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As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of Somerset County Deputy Sheriff Cpl. Eugene Cole, who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, April 25, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed that all United States flags and State of Maine flags shall be flown at half staff immediately for at least three days, as well as on the day of Cole’s interment.

In Nature Moles or voles?

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Moles or voles? It is confusing. But knowing who is who helps us live well with our small furry neighbors. This was their land long before we thought it was ours!

Corey Grant

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Tiffany Bates and Leigh Grant, of Waldoboro, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Corey Grant.

Youth Art Exhibit Opens May 5 in Wiscasset

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The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will again provide a venue for promising artists from seven local schools with an exhibit, the Youth Art Exhibit, beginning Saturday, May 5. The gallery will be open weekends from noon-4 p.m. until the closing day for the show, Sunday, May 20. An opening reception will be held on May 5 from 2-4 p.m.

Peter Triolo

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Peter Triolo, 91, of Walpole, passed away on the afternoon of April 17 at the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in Damariscotta, with his loving children by his side.

Basic Map and Compass Navigation with DRA

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Anyone venturing into the woods can benefit from learning to navigate comfortably with a map and compass. On Saturday, April 28, Damariscotta River Association will offer a workshop on basic map and compass navigation and skills for “staying found,” as opposed to getting lost. Participants will learn how to read a USCGS topographical map and how to use a handheld compass. In addition, the class will cover declination, and how to obtain a bearing from the map and convert it to magnetic from true north.

Marcia Mabel Campbell Hall Dec. 8, 1946 - April 23, 2018

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Marcia Mabel Campbell Hall, 71, of North Newcastle, passed away at her home on the morning of April 23. Born in Damariscotta on Dec. 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Wilson and Hazel (Reay) Campbell.


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