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Bluegrass Band Seldom Scene to Appear at Opera House

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What does it take for a bluegrass band to remain popular for more than four decades? For the Seldom Scene, it’s taken not only talented musicians, a signature sound, and a solid repertoire, but also a sheer sense of fun.  These longtime pillars of the bluegrass world were recently invited to record for Smithsonian Folkways.  On Friday, Aug. 4, Grammy-nominated Seldom Scene will be seen and heard on the stage of the historic Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.

Rody M. Conway Service Announcement

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Interment with military honors for Rody M. Conway, of Waldoboro, who passed away Nov. 16, 2016, will be held at 10 a.m., Fri., Aug. 11 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

BIG NEED, LITTLE TASK

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Waldoboro needs a few good clothes-sorters.

Back in February, we reported on the opening of the Lincoln County Neighbor to Neighbor Clothing Exchange in Waldoboro.

Winifred Mary Sherman Service Announcement

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There will be a celebration to remember the life of Winifred Mary Sherman on Sunday, Aug. 6, 1 pm to 4 pm at 73 Meadow Cove Rd., East Boothbay.

Rotary Food Shed Launches in Damariscotta

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The Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary Club is launching a new summer effort to help feed hungry children in Lincoln County. Through the generosity of Supplies Unlimited in Damariscotta, a shed opposite the store on Business Route 1 will be used by volunteers from the Rotary Club to distribute free food to children up to age 18 on a walk-in basis. Both food for immediate snacking and food to prepare at home will be supplied.

GSB Playground Work Party

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Great Salt Bay Community School’s playground is having a 5-year-anniversary work party on July 28, when the school’s PTO will gather from 3-8 p.m. to put a sealant on the wooden structures of the playground. All community members are welcome to join in on the fun for the whole afternoon or whenever they can.

LincolnHealth — Miles Campus Maternity Marks 20 Baby-Friendly Years

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Twenty years ago, LincolnHealth became the first hospital in Maine and the fifth in the nation to be designated baby-friendly by the World Health Organization. To celebrate this achievement, the LincolnHealth — Miles Campus maternity staff will host a community ice cream social at Damariscotta River Association’s Darrows Barn in Damariscotta on Sunday, July 30 from 1-3 p.m.

Mid-Coast Energy Systems’ Eugley Earns Aging-In-Place Certification

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Mid-Coast Energy Systems Estimating and Sales Assistant Katie Eugley has completed the educational and experience requisites for the Aging-in-Place Specialist certification through the National Association of Home Builders. This nationally recognized certification program was developed to help professionals accommodate the needs of the senior population.

Dr. Richard D. Waterman Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Dr. Richard D. Waterman who passed away on October 20, 2016, will be held at the Waldoboro United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Karen Lili Pax and Pastor Dave Macy officiating.

Jefferson Column Two Jefferson cats

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Many of you, my dear readers, have commented on the stories of my two cats over the past few years. When I’m out and about town, I’ll often run into someone who invariably asks about the cats. I’m happy to oblige them with a story or two; it’s nice to know people are reading the column! Today I will give you an update – as I’ve not mentioned them here in these lines of late.


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