The thousands of holiday lights have been packed up and stowed away for another year, but on Saturday, Jan. 28, the historic Opera House at Boothbay Harbor will pulse back to life for the 2017 season with the rockin’ sound of The Crown Vics. While the night will be a concert for some audience members, for others it will be a winter’s evening to get out on the dance floor and tear it up.
Joanne Reid Lewis Dec. 13, 1945 - Jan. 10, 2017
Joanne Reid Lewis, 71, wonderful mother, exceptional wife and devoted friend, transitioned peacefully to Spirit on the evening of Jan. 10.
Sheila Frances (Halko) Scalzi June 6, 1943 - Jan. 12, 2017
Sheila Frances (Halko) Scalzi, 73, of Whitefield, and former resident of Fairfield, Stratford and Naugatuck, Conn., passed away on Jan. 12 at her daughter’s home with her loving family by her side, after a yearlong courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Damariscotta History Great Races of American and British Clippers in the China Tea Trade
Marjorie and Calvin Dodge
In the 19th century, the two nations of Great Britain and the United States of America were having their shipyards build vessels with faster speeds. Each nation was challenging each other in the China tea trade. The London Daily News ran an article urging Great Britain to make good her claim of maritime supremacy by accepting a challenge between Great Britain and the United States.
Public Benefit Supper
The Wells-Hussey American Legion Auxiliary on Upper Main Street in Damariscotta will hold a public benefit supper with live music at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. The supper will benefit Jody Grindle Pickett. Following the supper, Larry Sidelinger and his group will play music from 7-10 p.m. for dancing and relaxing.
Franklin “Nick” Nichols Folger July 8, 1946 - Jan. 6, 2017
Franklin “Nick” Nichols Folger, 70, died on Jan. 6 at the VA Hospital in East Orange, N.J.
Virginia Sanborn Weed Feb. 17, 1919 - Jan. 14, 2017
Virginia Sanborn Weed, 97, passed away on Jan. 14 at Lincoln County Health Center in Damariscotta.
Lincoln County Residents on UVM Dean’s List
Luke Huntington, of Newcastle, and Gabriel Purin, of Boothbay, were recently named to the dean’s list at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
Gorrill on Emmanuel College Dean’s List
Alexandra Gorrill, of Whitefield, was named to the dean’s list of Emmanuel College in Boston for the fall 2016 semester. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.
Jefferson Village School News
From our principal, Ms. Ward
Congratulations to both of our JVS basketball teams on a great season of hard work and accomplishments! Although it is over, we are very proud of you and your teamwork and sportsmanship.
Wesley Lincoln Somerville Jan. 1, 1934 - Jan. 13, 2017
Wesley Lincoln Somerville, 83, died on Jan. 13 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Plymouth, Mass.
Benhard “Gus” G. Gustafson Jr. July 4, 1932 - Dec. 13, 2016
Benhard “Gus” G. Gustafson Jr., 84, passed away Dec. 13, 2016.
Helen Ann Tompkins Feb. 9, 1917 - Jan. 12, 2017
Helen Ann Tompkins passed away peacefully at Cove’s Edge on Jan. 12; exactly four weeks shy of her 100th birthday.
Rev. Thomas Parker Howard
Rev. Thomas Parker Howard, 90, of Lexington, Mass., formerly of Arlington, North Grafton, Franklin, Merrimac, and Milton, Mass., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Jan. 8.
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