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Otterbein-Lovell Engagement

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Mr. and Mrs. John Otterbein, of Bremen, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Catherine, to Justin Todd Lovell, son of Todd and Paula Lovell, of Newark, Ark.

Local Land Trusts Work to Benefit Midcoast Communities

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In Midcoast Maine, several local conservation organizations work alongside one another to improve the quality of life in local communities in many ways, including establishing a legacy of permanently conserved lands. With the help of a statewide network called the Maine Land Trust Network, the land trust community collected survey information to better understand the value of conserved lands for area residents. The full report is available through the Maine Land Trust Network and the information collected has been revealing.

Midcoast Maine Makes Lonely Planet Top 10 List

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On Tuesday, Feb. 6, travel media authority Lonely Planet revealed the top 10 destinations in the United States this year in its Best in the U.S. 2018 list. Midcoast Maine weighs in at the No. 6 spot, ahead of Richmond, Va.; Kentucky Bourbon Country; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Southeastern Utah.

Charles Edmund Spear Dec. 8, 1927 - Jan. 28, 2018

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Charles Edmund Spear, 90, of Portland, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28 after a long illness. The youngest of seven children, he was born on Dec. 8, 1927 in East Boothbay to Charles Edwin and Ethel (Poor)Spear.

Grace D. Calhoun

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Grace D. Calhoun, of Boothbay for all 96 amazing years of her life, passed away peacefully in her home, as she wanted on Feb. 6 with her family right at her side.

Andrew Wyeth, Part Two, at Lincoln Home

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Jerry Wiles, a local historian, will share the final chapter of Andrew Wyeth’s life from 1948 to his death in 2009 on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at The Lincoln Home in Newcastle. Wyeth is well-remembered for his vast collection of paintings, including “Christina’s World” and “Winter 1946.” The public is invited to join in. The event is free.

FREE MALCOLM

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We congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl victory.

Rep. Devin Presents LCN Reporter with Legislative Sentiment

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State Rep. Mick Devin, D-Newcastle, recently presented Lincoln County News reporter Maia Zewert with a legislative sentiment in recognition of the Maine Press Association naming her the top young journalist in the state.

‘Helping Our Children to Thrive’ Panel in Nobleboro

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The public is invited to “Helping Our Children to Thrive,” a panel discussion to provide support and resources for parents and others toward creating an environment for the well-being of children. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro, 8 Back Meadow Road, Nobleboro.

Shirley M. (Weaver) Peaslee Dec. 19, 1927 - Feb. 5, 2018

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Shirley M. (Weaver) Peaslee, 90, of Jefferson, passed away on Feb. 5 at her home, where she was surrounded by family. Shirley was born Dec. 19, 1927 in South Jefferson to Albert Weaver and Lydia (Sprague) Weaver.

Guilford (Leo) Hannon Aug. 21, 1919 - Feb. 6, 2018

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Guilford (Leo) Hannon, 98, of Chamberlain, died Feb. 6 at the Marshwood Center in Lewiston. He was born in Augusta on Aug. 21, 1919, a son of Walter and Alice (Pottle) Hannon.

Richard Lindsay Jan. 16, 1934 - Feb. 3, 2018

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Richard Lindsay, 84, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully on the morning of Feb. 3 at Riverside at Chase Point, with Janice, his wife of 49 years, by his side. His death ended his long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.


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