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Mike Dodge Service Announcement

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A graveside committal service for Mike Dodge, who passed away on Jan. 29th, will be held Sun., June 25th at 1 PM at the Harrington Cemetery in Bristol.

MARILYN AND JOE

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The Lincoln County News has lost two columnists in recent weeks.

Local Homelessness Prevention Group Receives Award

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The Ecumenical Council on Homeless Prevention was honored by Tedford Housing on Thursday evening, June 14, with the Tedford Home Award for the council’s work in homeless prevention.

Downeast Supper at Dutch Neck

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The Midcoast area isn’t traditional Downeast, but the upcoming supper at the Dutch Neck Schoolhouse in Waldoboro isn’t a traditional bean supper, either. Members of the public are encouraged to break with tradition on Thursday, June 29 to enjoy a wonderful supper in what was once a one-room schoolhouse. Attendees can visit the historic St. Paul’s Union Chapel before or after supper.

Clifford R. “Kip” Recor

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Clifford R. “Kip” Recor, 99, of Round Pond, passed away peacefully on June 19 at Cove’s Edge.

At the Speedway Melcher Races to Wiscasset ‘Three-Peat’

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One probably won’t find many drivers that are having more fun on a race track these days than Thunder 4 Mini racer Logan Melcher. Who could blame the second-generation racer from Jay? He is, after all, undefeated to start the 2017 season. His most recent win, though, was a bit more challenging than the first two.

Call for Entries for ‘The Garden Show’ Art Show

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The Kefauver Studio & Gallery in Damariscotta is calling for artists to participate in “The Garden Show” art show, which will run from July 28 through Aug. 13. This show will depict the Midcoast’s most beautiful blossoms and gardens, so submitted works should be in keeping with that theme.

Damariscotta Farmer’s Market

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Spring’s fleeting whims have dictated some interesting bouts of weather, no doubt, with previews of sultry summer heat and a few whiz-bang storms to boot. Throughout it all, our faithful marketeers have gathered to provide you with quality local products. With Monday markets now afoot, from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot of Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta, a few more vendors have joined the roster, adding their own unique and fabulous products to an already staggering array.

Planning Underway for Community Cares Day

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The Community Housing Improvement Project Inc. Community Cares Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 9. While CHIP Inc. is busy throughout the year addressing people’s housing and emergency heating needs, this is the special day when 100 or more volunteer workers spend the day working on about 10 projects around Lincoln County helping make the homes of neighbors in need safer, warmer, and drier.

Live Edge Music Festival Coming to HVNC

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Midcoast Conservancy is excited to announce the sixth annual Live Edge Music Festival on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Four Maine bands will rock the barn at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson with a fabulous lineup of local music. A limited number of advance tickets are on sale now and come with an enticing offer.

David A. Sidelinger Service Announcement

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A graveside service for David A. Sidelinger, of Waldoboro, who passed away on Dec. 8, 2016, will be held at 11 a.m., Mon., July 3 at the Levensaler Cemetery in Washington, with military honors.

Castlebay to Perform at Bremen Historical Society Meeting

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On Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at the historic Bremen Town House on Route 32 in Bremen, Castlebay will present “Bygone Ballads,” a program of traditional songs from Maine, including some from Bremen and Bristol history. This special performance is free of charge and will follow the Bremen Historical Society business meeting and community potluck dinner.


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