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Native Plant Seed-Sowing Workshop on Oct. 28

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Growing native plants from seed is a great way to produce a lot of plants inexpensively and to protect the genetic diversity of Maine’s native plants. Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a hands-on workshop on “Growing Native Plants from Seed” on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Sheepscot General Store and Farm, 98 Town House Road in Whitefield.

Round Pond Column

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Smokey, the King Ro cat – or, as he thinks, “the King of Round Pond” — had quite an unexpected, unwanted experience this weekend. Smokey was scooped up a mere 10 or so yards from the store — his home — and taken to the animal shelter. From what we can piece together, someone from away thought that a cat out and about is not the norm and called animal control. While their hearts may have been in the right place, please realize that in a small town in Maine, cats do go out and hunt — they are not all indoor cats.

CLC YMCA Update on Annual Fund Drive

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The Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta announced the launch of its 2017 Annual Fund drive in early July. This year’s theme is “Our Y is more than a gym. It’s a cause.” Funds raised through the annual drive provide an extraordinary opportunity to ensure a brighter future for the children, families, and seniors in the region.

SBHS to Highlight 1930 Ladies Aid Cookbook

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The South Bristol Historical Society will hold its final 2017 program on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the UCC Parish Hall on Rutherford Island. The program will celebrate the South Bristol Ladies Aid Society, highlighting a cookbook it produced in 1930. Reprinted copies of the cookbook are available for $10 each and refreshments that night will feature recipes from the cookbook.

Good Supply to Celebrate Five Years with Fashion Show and More

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Saturday, Oct. 14 will mark the fifth anniversary of The Good Supply, a housewares and gift store in Pemaquid that represents 90 Maine makers. The public is invited to join staff and artists at a day-long event to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Good Supply’s post-and-beam storefront, located at 2106 Bristol Road, Pemaquid (Bristol).

Quilt Raffle to Benefit American Cancer Society

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The Wiscasset Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will sell raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt for $2 each or six for $10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Ames True Value Hardware & Supply, 447 Bath Road, Wiscasset. Proceeds from the raffle will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. Cash and checks will be accepted.

Just a Thought

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Angela Merkel

The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has now been in power for over 12 years. This is now her fourth term. She has approval ratings of over 60 percent. This tenure of power for her has spanned three U.S. presidents, four French presidents, and two Spanish, four British, six Italian, and seven Japanese prime ministers. She is now the longest-serving head of a major European government since her fellow German Helmut Kohl. Forgive me if I say she must be doing a few things right.

Looking for the Good Samaritan

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A few weeks ago, I went down to the Round Pond dinghy dock to check on my inflatable and found the outboard lying on the floor with a broken mounting bracket. Tied to it was an unsigned note, neatly sealed in plastic: “Engine sunk, oil in water. Must have gotten stuck under dock cross-bracing as the tide came in. Dunked engine in freshwater and dried out cylinder and PB-B’Laster. Maybe good?”

Keith Rendall to Give Talk on Art Promotion

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Wiscasset artist and gallery owner Keith Rendall will give a talk on the art-marketing scene in Lincoln County at a gathering for anyone interested in promoting the arts on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. This event will be held at Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St., Wiscasset. It will also provide an opportunity to learn about the revitalized Maine Art Gallery organization and its role in the business of art.

Lincoln County Courts

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Kaleigh A. Beaucage, 20, Jefferson, minor consuming liquor, July 15, $200.

Kevin A. Willey July 20, 1963 - Oct. 5, 2017

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Kevin A. Willey, 54, of Bristol, died unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident in Waldoboro on Oct. 5. He was born July 20, 1963 in Rockland to Russell L. Willey Jr. and Gloria Colpritt-Willey. Kevin grew up in Tenants Harbor and attended local schools.

Thanksgiving Food-Basket Distribution

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The Ecumenical Food Pantry in Newcastle will once again be packing and distributing Thanksgiving food baskets to families in 10 surrounding towns. Residents in the towns of Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Dresden, Newcastle, Nobleboro, South Bristol, Waldoboro, and Whitefield who would like to receive a basket should apply at their town offices no later than Tuesday, Nov. 7. Baskets will be distributed through the town offices on Tuesday, Nov. 21.


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