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Mystery Antiques, Potluck in Nobleboro

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The public is invited to a community potluck supper and mystery antique event at the Nobleboro Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 11. The supper will begin downstairs at 5 p.m. and the mystery antique event will begin at 6:30 p.m.

NCS Celebrates Summer Readers

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At least 70 students celebrated summer reading with a dance-themed celebration in the gym Oct. 27 at Nobleboro Central School.

Three New Artists Showing in River Arts Invitational Hall

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River Arts visitors have selected the winners of this month’s Peoples’ Choice: three painters who are inspired by the natural beauty of Maine. Realistic and abstract points of departure highlight this beautiful show at River Arts gallery in Damariscotta. The show will run until Friday, Dec. 1 in the gallery’s Invitational Hall.

Polling Hours and Places

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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all mainland locations.

New Casino and Medicaid Expansion among Statewide Referendums

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On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, Maine voters will decide whether to allow a casino and/or slot machines in York County, expand Medicaid, approve a bond for public infrastructure, and amend the state constitution to address an issue with pensions.

Mainers Encouraged to Document and Report Wind-Storm Damage

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As the statewide response and recovery effort continues in Maine following a devastating recent wind storm that caused power outages to nearly a half-million electricity customers as well as tree damage, flooding, and property damage, many are asking how to report those damages.

Willard R. Bailey Dec. 4, 1929 - Oct. 31, 2017

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Willard R. Bailey, 87, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Oct. 31 at the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Born at his home on Dec. 4, 1929 in South Jefferson, he was the son of Perley and Thelma (Bosworth) Bailey.

Bag Sale at Bristol Area Library

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On Wednesday, Nov. 15 from noon-4 p.m., the Bristol Area Library will have a bag sale. For four hours only, one can fill a bag with books for $5. People should feel free to bring their own bag.

Lincoln Academy Alumni Games

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Lincoln Academy will hold its annual alumni basketball games Friday, Nov. 24. The girls will play the alumni at 5 p.m. The LA Sports Hall of Fame will induct four new members at 6 p.m.

Westport Island Column

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Hello, friends and neighbors,

What a wild week it has been for Westport Island and so many folks in New England! By now I hope your power has been restored and your life is returning to some normalcy.

Postponed Haiti Benefit Dinner to Take Place Nov. 10

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One of the casualties of last week’s storm in Lincoln County was the annual Haiti Benefit Dinner. Power was not restored to St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newcastle in time to hold the dinner on Nov. 3 as originally scheduled. The dinner has been postponed for one week and will now take place on Friday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle.

Operation Christmas Child Collection Sites Announced

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During the month of November, several locations will serve as drop-off sites for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child — joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world.


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