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Tom Rush, the Kruger Brothers Coming to the Opera House Submitted article

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During the height of the pandemic touring musicians were forced into hibernation and live performances were few and far between. The summer of 2022 at Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is now experiencing the opposite, with dozens of nationally touring acts scheduled to come to this historic stage over the coming month.

Midcoast Matters New hope for hemlocks

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When I think of my favorite forests, I think of hemlock stands. Of the dense canopy of delicate oval needles suspended by swooping boughs. Of the way the light dances and reflects off the foliage, casting intricate patterns below. Of the rich scent of the forest floor, barren except for a thick mat of needles and moss.

Diana Huntress Dowse Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Diana Huntress Dowse, who went home to be with God on May 27, 2022, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 14 at the Congregational Church of Bristol. A reception will follow the service at the 1812 Farm in Bristol. Diana will be laid to rest with her parents in Weston, Mass.

Henry S. Joannes Service Announcement

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Henry S. Joannes, 85, of Round Pond, passed away on the afternoon of July 4, 2022 at Horizons in Brunswick, just four days short of his 86th birthday.

Dorothey Elinor Hixon Kidney

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Dorothey Elinor Hixon Kidney, 93, of Waldoboro, was born Oct. 13, 1928 in Medford, Mass., at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to Herbert Morse Hixon and Elinor Louise Hixon.

True Elizabeth McDonald Burley Aug. 29, 1938 - June 18, 2022

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True Elizabeth McDonald Burley, 83, formerly of Brookline, Mass., recently of West Concord, Mass. and Christmas Cove, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was the wife of Michael Philip Burley, who predeceased her in 2011.

James ‘Jim’ Michael Acheson May 2, 1938 - June 28, 2022

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James “Jim” Michael Acheson, age 84, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with his wife of 50 years, Ann, and several other family members by his side. He was a longtime resident of Bangor, Maine until recently.

Paul Eugene ‘Gene’ Berry June 28, 1940 - June 29, 2022

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Paul Eugene “Gene” Berry passed away on June 29, 2022, at the age of 82 with his Cove’s Edge family by his side. Paul was born on June 28, 1940 at Meadow Bridge, W.Va. to Forrest Ennis and Virgie Berry.

Robert ‘Robi’ Day Service Announcement

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A celebration of life for Robert “Robi” Day, of Waldoboro, who passed away on May 26, 2022, will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at the American Legion Post No. 1, 335 Limerock St., Rockland.

Paula Jane (Hixon) Lawton

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Paula Jane (Hixon) Lawton died on June 24, 2022 in the care of Talbot Hospice, Easton, Md. with her family at her side.

Patricia P. Farmer

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Patricia P. Farmer, of Cushing, died peacefully at the Sussman House hospice on May 20, 2022. Pat (how she preferred to be called) lived an extraordinarily rich life of 95 years.


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