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Jefferson Column

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You are cordially invited to the annual Christmas candlelight Service at the United Baptist Church in South Jefferson on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. This early evening service promises to fill you and your family with the meaning and beauty of the Christmas season. Afterwards, we hope you will stay and enjoy some fellowship with your neighbors and friends at church.  Also, in keeping with our church tradition, the Christmas Cookie Swap takes place. Just bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share, and take home a delightful variety of sweets from the swap.

New Year’s Ride at Boothbay Railway Village

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The Boothbay Railway Village museum has been overwhelmed by the response to both the North Pole Express and new Candlelight & Cocktails on Rails events. Even after adding a fifth day and later-than-planned departure times, the events still sold out well in advance and the phone calls keep coming. The museum’s staff and volunteers have come up with an opportunity for one more chance to celebrate the holiday season in vintage style.

Christmas Musical Program with Sky Family

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The Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will present “Christmas with the Sky Family Celtic Revival” at the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene, at 255 Gardiner Road in Wiscasset on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m.

LincolnHealth Again Named Top Rural Hospital

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Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious distinctions any hospital can achieve in the United States, The Leapfrog Group has named LincolnHealth to its annual list of top rural hospitals in the United States for the sixth time in seven years. LincolnHealth was one of only 18 rural hospitals in the United States to earn this honor in 2017.

Healthy Kids Opens Doors to Families for Toys

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Healthy Kids will once again open its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 1-4 p.m. to all Lincoln County families in need of gifts for their families. As a result of the extremely generous toy drive sponsored by Randy Miller of Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Viper, Healthy Kids will once again offer the toys. 

Truckin’ in America

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Folks, I’m listenin’. Lots of you have asked why I haven’t done more scribblin’ about truckin’ lately. Well, a couple of reasons. I haven’t had much to say, as I haven’t been on the road as much, and there have been so many other issues that have occupied my thoughts!

Become as Educated as Possible

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In the new year, we will likely be asked to vote on a series of options regarding the future of the Bristol Mills Dam and fish ladder, which are both in need of significant repair and severely limit the passage of alewives upstream. I’m writing to encourage residents to become as educated on the subject as possible before any votes are cast.

No Hydrilla in Damariscotta Lake for First Time Since 2009

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Thanks to hundreds of hours of volunteer time; public support from the towns of Jefferson, Nobleboro, and Newcastle; the Maine Department of Environmental Protection; and current and former staff of Midcoast Conservancy, the invasive plant Hydrilla was not found in Damariscotta Lake in 2017. This is the first year that no Hydrilla has been found in either infested location since it was first discovered in the lake in 2009.

Tapestry Singers Concert Calls for Angels

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Many Christmas cards include pictures of angels and harps. At the Tapestry Singers’ holiday concert, several of the pieces will feature accompaniment by concert harp, and the audience will get to see this immense, intricate, and magnificent instrument up close.

Elmer A. Wilson

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Elmer A. Wilson, 74, of Somerville, passed away on Dec. 3.


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