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Upcoming Classes at River Arts

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River Arts in Damariscotta offers more than 50 art classes year-round in its studio on Route 1. Classes range from drawing, painting, fiber, ceramics, stone-carving, collage, encaustics, and photography.

Youth Ice Fishing Day Canceled

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Because of the unusually warm weather and rain due over the next week, the Lincoln County Fish and Game Association is canceling its Youth Ice Fishing Day that was scheduled for Sunday, March 5 at Kalers Pond in Waldoboro.

Kevin Secotte Jr.

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Ashley Lento and Kevin Secotte Sr., of Thomaston, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Kevin Secotte Jr.

Peter J. Clauson

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Peter J. Clauson, 61, of Newcastle, died Feb. 26 in Damariscotta.

March is National Reading Month

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March is National Reading Month, and the Lincoln County Historical Association encourages young readers to engage in history-themed reading. Local libraries carry a number of books that will enhance appreciation of life in an earlier time on the Midcoast of Maine. Their collections include a wide variety of books whose authors have woven 18th- and 19th-century-based stories into “good reads.”

LCCT Announces Cast of ‘Mary Poppins’

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LCCT, the resident theater company at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater, is pleased to announce the company of its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins – In Concert,” which takes to the Lincoln Theater stage on the weekend of March 17.

Final Countdown to Karl’s Kids Fundraiser

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The 10th annual Karl’s Kids ski-day fundraiser will be held Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4 at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley. The event kicks off on March 3 at 6 p.m. at The SugarBowl restaurant and game center for a family evening of food, games, and fun. A portion of the proceeds from that evening will benefit Karl’s Kids.

Environmental-Art Scholarship Contest Open

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Liberty Graphics, a Liberty-based company that prints environmentally conscious T-shirts, is currently accepting art submissions to its 20th annual $1,000 art-scholarship contest. All high school seniors residing in Maine are invited to submit original works that reflect on the theme “Art and Our Natural Environment.” The award is intended to aid and encourage students in the pursuit of their artistic experiences and learning.

Truckin’ in America

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Hey there. There’s a verse in an old truckin’ song, “got my diesel wound up and runnin’ like never before.” This is how I felt when I was hammer down, northbound the other mornin’ and I got to thinkin’, what am I gonna scribe about this week? I pondered that, as the miles flew by, “I think I have said enough about our Govnah and the ‘Supreme Tweeter’ for a while. Gotta give ’em a rest! So that’s all I’m sayin’ about those two this week!

Plummer-Manning Engagement

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Chris and Tammy Plummer, of South Bristol, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kaitlyn to Kyle Manning, son of David and Pam Manning, of Camden.

Young-Benner Engagement

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Randy Young, of Friendship, and Lori Ferguson, of Waldoboro, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Leanne Rene Young to Chad W. Benner, of Warren.

Waste Watch

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What can we say about Maine weather? Snow every other day for a week and then temps in the 50s. You just gotta love it? (Or hate it?) Oh well, we’ll see what Mother Nature has up her sleeve for us next. I hope the winter hasn’t created any major problems for you.


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