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Millie Baxley

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Millie Baxley, a wonderful, beautiful woman passed away on the afternoon of Dec. 29, 2016 at her home in Anson.

Carol Haase Cook June 11, 1926 - Dec. 29, 2016

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Carol Haase Cook, 90, a city girl who embraced country life; an avid sailor; an incomparable seamstress and cook; a lifelong advocate for religious tolerance, Civil Rights, and women’s rights; and a devoted wife and mother died on Dec. 29.

Lincoln County Courts

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Derick Partin, 46, Boothbay Harbor, aggravated assault, Oct. 16, dismissed.

Lincoln County Property Transfers

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

Boothbay: Morris D Robert Tr. and Ernst A. Benzien Revocable Trust Agreement to Susan Newbold; Kimball T. Simpson to Martha L. Simpson; Homeworks Associates to Susan Newbold; David W. Alley to Jared Reitze; Richard W. Perkins and Karen A. Perkins to John S. Morris and Susan L. Morris;

Dow to Chair Taxation Committee

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Maine State Senator Dana Dow, R-Lincoln, has been named chair of the Maine Legislature’s Taxation Committee by Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau, R-Waldo. In addition to dealing with Maine’s tax structure, the committee is responsible for overseeing the Maine Residents Property Tax Program, property valuation and assessment, municipal revenue sharing, and other tax issues.

Bigelow Executive Director Dies at 58

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Graham Shimmield, executive director of the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, died Saturday, Dec. 24 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Local Broker Sees Value in Solar Beyond Electric Bill

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Peter Christine, of Drum and Drum Real Estate, had been noting the increase in solar panel installations around the county, but consistently heard about how the savings in electrical bills translated into a somewhat long payback period.

John J. Wordock Jr.

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John J. Wordock Jr., 74, of Round Pond, passed away peacefully on Dec. 8 in Damariscotta with his family by his side.

Audrey Farrin Benner

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Audrey Farrin Benner, 49, of Nobleboro, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Dec. 26 at the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.

DRA Offers Winter Activities of All Sorts

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With opportunities to get outdoors for guided hikes, learn a new craft, or enjoy a fun family event, the Damariscotta River Association has winter activities for everyone. In addition to those listed below, there are a number of programs for children, including monthly homeschool and preschool programs.

This Week at The Harbor Theatre

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“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will play through New Year’s Day at The Harbor Theatre.


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