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Divorces

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Michelle R. French, of Westport Island, and Jeffrey M. Turner, of Rainier, Ore., were granted a divorce on May 9, They were married in Boothbay Harbor on March 21, 2012.

Somerville’s Open Farm Day Taking Place on June 24

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Somerville no longer has a school, a post office, or even a general store, but there is a great reason to visit the tiny town: it has a tradition of community and it has a reviving small farm sector. On Saturday, June 24, six of its friendly farmers will open their historic farms to the public from 1-4 p.m. f

Historical Group Seeks Oldest Barns in Bristol

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The Old Bristol Historical Society is looking for the oldest barns in Bristol. The society would like to photograph several very old barns for inclusion in a slide show to be presented at its July 9 meeting by Don Perkins, author of “The Barns of Maine: Our History, Our Stories.” Member of the society’s board will take the photos and send them to Perkins.

Lincoln County Courts

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Robert Bayard, 83, East Boothbay, OUI (alcohol), Nov. 11, 2015, dismissed (plea to other charge); driving to endanger, Nov. 11, 2015, $575, license suspended 30 days.

Make the Best Choice

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On Saturday, June 17, the town of Dresden will make a decision to vote on a new ambulance service. Gardiner Fire and Rescue currently serves as the town’s ambulance service and takes great pride in that job. Dresden Fire Department and Gardiner Fire and Rescue have a great working relationship and hope to continue working together. Gardiner has an excellent service record and prides itself on offering paramedic services on all trucks, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, unlike many services that only have paramedics occasionally.

William A. Kautzmann Service Announcement

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A celebration of life for Bill Kautzmann, who passed away May 19, will be held at 5 p.m., Sun., June 25 at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.

Lincoln County Property Transfers

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The following property transfers were recorded recently at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset:

Boothbay: Andrew C. Hawke to Cory Wright King;

Fabric-Collage Artist at Saltwater Artists Gallery

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Linda Shepard made traditional quilts for years before taking lessons with Susan Carlson in fabric collage. “Using fabric for the palette allows for a playful and liberating way to work with this medium,” Shepard said. “The technique is much like making a mosaic. I let the imagery and design elements build spontaneously, intuitively, without the interference of a predetermined result. In this way, I am often surprised by the direction a piece takes.”

Maine Humorist Tim Sample Coming to Opera House

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Boothbay Harbor native Tim Sample’s unique New England style of humor has gained him a national following. When introducing Sample on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Charles Gibson referred to him as “the man who wrote the book, literally, on Maine humor,” while legendary newsman Charles Kuralt called Sample “Maine’s Humorist Laureate.” In celebration of Windjammer Days, on Thursday, June 29, Sample will bring his stories and humor to the stage of the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.

LincolnHealth to Hold Public Meetings on Unification Proposal

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The LincolnHealth Board of Trustees, along with boards of trustees at organizations throughout the MaineHealth system, have spent the last eight months discussing a possible system-wide reorganization that would align local organizations and their boards under a system-wide board of trustees and a unified financial structure.

Call To Maine Chefs for Sixth Annual Claw Down

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The sixth annual Claw Down – Maine Chef’s Lobster Bite Competition, sponsored by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Newagen Seaside Inn on Southport Island. This year’s competition has shifted from a local competition to a statewide competition. The competition is open to all Maine chefs but is limited to a total of 15 competitors.

PWA’s Summer Schedule Offers Fun for All

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Whether one loves hiking in the woods, paddling on the ponds, or spending time at the beach, Pemaquid Watershed Association is offering a wide array of public programs this summer that promote and celebrate the beauty of the Pemaquid Peninsula.

Jefferson Column

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I had a nice email from the folks at the Jefferson Historical Society this week. There are 2018 calendars available for $10 each. The theme is “People at Work” and there are photographs of many different jobs and chores that people in this area had over the years. The calendars are a great resource for illustrated local history buffs and have value long after the year has passed.


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