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March of Dimes Pancake Breakfast

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A pancake breakfast fundraiser for the March of Dimes is planned for Saturday, April 8 from 9-11 a.m. at the Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol Road, Damariscotta. The event will be hosted by Team Garron, who raises money in memory of Garron Martin through the March of Dimes March for Babies event.

DMR Aquaculture Public Scoping Session

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On April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Newcastle Fire Department, 86 River Road, Newcastle, Pemaquid Oyster Co. Inc. and the Maine Department of Marine Resources will hold a public scoping session on a proposed aquaculture lease application to raise American/Eastern oysters on a site off Goose Ledges, Damariscotta River, Newcastle and Damariscotta.

Lyme Time Safe and natural alternative tick repellant

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No repellent is 100 percent effective and some can be harmful to small children and pets. The good news is that one has choices. Products containing DEET – diethyltoluamide — have always been the go-to, but we are now learning that DEET can build up and cause toxic health levels in small children. To avoid this, always wash repellent off every day and before reapplying. There are lots of other repellent options one can to go, both at home and on the shelf.

Personal-Story Writing Workshop in Damariscotta

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The Inn Along the Way will host a free six-week workshop beginning Thursday, April 13 titled “From Memory to Memoir” at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St., Damariscotta. Designed for anyone, not just people who consider themselves writers, the workshop will give participants the opportunity to take a personal reminiscence and craft a story to share with family and friends. The workshop facilitator will be Barbara Burt.

Robert L. Perkins June 28, 1928 - March 30, 2017

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Robert L. Perkins, 88, died on March 30 at St. Andrews Village surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie Perkins who died in 2003.

Baked Beans and Casserole Supper in Bristol

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The Congregational Church of Bristol will hold a baked beans and casserole supper Saturday, April 8. The supper will feature a traditional menu of delicious, homemade baked beans; a variety of casseroles; salads; homemade biscuits; and a slice of our famous, freshly made pie for dessert. The meal will be served with a beverage as well. The cost is $8 per plate.

Patricia Anne (Gribbin) Horton

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Patricia Anne (Gribbin) Horton, 75, of Wayland, Mass., died on March 27 following a period of declining health.

Lincoln County Property Transfers

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

Alna: Catherine Damon Rioux and Catherine D. Damon to Patrick E. Sanborn and Jennifer A. Sanborn;

Kenneth Weston Prentice Jr.

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Kenneth Weston Prentice Jr., 73, received the gift of eternal life on March 25 after a courageous battle with prostate and bladder cancer.

Matthew “Matt” Dennis Gordon

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Matthew “Matt” Dennis Gordon, aka Moosie, passed away unexpectedly March 24 with family by his side.

Lincoln County Property Transfers

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

Boothbay: Federal National Mortgage Association, Jere L. Coosard, and Mildred A. Coosard to Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc.; Helena J. Traut to Frank A. Traut; Joanna C. Malone to Dale C. Harmon; Carl F. Jordan and Donna C. Jordan to John D. Gray and Penny N. Gray; Rodney T. Eason and Carrie L. Eason to Mary E. Thornton; Arthur E. Reed, Alan W. Reed, and Arnold B. Reed to Jedd Russell Smith;


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