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Free Clothing Closet Needs Volunteers

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The Free Clothing Closet in Waldoboro is looking for volunteers. The Free Clothing Closet sorts clothes every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon.

Old is New at Waldoborough Historical Society

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When it comes time to open the Waldoborough Historical Society’s museum for the summer, the trustees are always looking for exhibits that will be of interest to visitors. In reality, while artifacts donated are old and from past times in the village, theses same pieces become new for visitors.

Newcastle History Newcastle in the Cold War

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Recently, there was an article in the Portland Press Herald on the Cold War of the 1950s. It was triggered by the fairly recent false alarm of a nuclear attack on Hawaii. This caught them by surprise, not knowing what to do. Sixty years ago we would have known what to do.

What is Happening at Lincoln Academy?

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As a 1980 graduate of Lincoln Academy, I have fond memories of the high school that prepared me for the very nice life that I enjoy today. My teachers were wonderful human beings and my education was solid. I believe this is still the case in the classroom at Lincoln Academy, and I would like to thank the LA teachers for their ongoing commitment and success in providing outstanding educational opportunities for their students. My goal is to have my experiences available to my sons, and other students who choose to attend Lincoln Academy.

Pumpkinfest 2018 T-Shirt Artist Competition to Offer $500 Prize

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April is here and it is time to welcome everyone to the annual T-shirt design contest for the 2018 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta. This year marks the 12th anniversary for the annual festival to celebrate the pumpkin. Sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the artists who participated in the 2017 T-shirt design contest and pumpkin street art.

Hodgdon Green Happenings

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The month is April — so it must be spring! The snowbanks around Hodgdon Green, the assisted living home in Damariscotta, as well as parking lot piles of snow throughout town, are reducing in size, and here and there, crocus, snowdrops, and other early birds are blooming. How welcome!

Lawson Jeffery Weeks

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Chelsey and Chris Weeks, of Harpswell, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lawson Jeffery Weeks.

Long Cove

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! An early morning bank robbery occurred in the quiet town of Bristol (aka New Harbor). What a way to stir up a bit of excitement after a long winter’s nap!

Pemaquid Group of Artists Seeks New Members

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The Pemaquid Group of Artists announces a call for artists to exhibit this coming season at Pemaquid Art Gallery at Lighthouse Park, Bristol. The gallery is celebrating its 90th season in operation this year. The residency requirement has been expanded to include all of Lincoln County. The gallery, open from early June until Columbus Day, is located at Lighthouse Park at Pemaquid Point, which is a popular attraction for thousands of visitors in the summer in Maine.

Local Chiropractor Becomes Nationally Certified as Chiropractic Internist

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The American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders is pleased to recognize that Dr. Ronald Bouffard, of Boothbay Harbor, has successfully completed the prescribed 300-hour coursework and demonstrated excellence by passing all required examinations to achieve status as Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. He is the first chiropractor in Maine to become nationally certified as a chiropractic internist.


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