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Dwayne L. Seiders April 24, 1945 - March 2, 2022

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Dwayne L. Seiders, 76, of Walpole, passed away on the morning of March 2, 2022, at the LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus, surrounded by his three children. Born on April 24, 1945, in Damariscotta, he was the son of Lamar and Gloria (Wade) Seiders.

In Nature Wake Up! Fly North!

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Brilliant sun on yesterday’s snow. The first songbird I’ve heard this year, a cardinal, sang its full, varied song this morning near Glidden Street in Newcastle. Two days ago, before the snow, I heard a few rather soft and tentative “Cheer? Cheer?” whistles. Maybe the same bird, hormones boosted by the light? Last year I noted the first song March 18. I think spring was late and cold last year.

Free Tax Prep in Wiscasset, Bath

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If one’s household income was less than $58,000 in 2021, they likely qualify for free tax services provided by a trained and IRS-certified volunteer. Ca$h Maine is offering tax filing for free and appointments are available in Wiscasset and Bath.

Full Moon Hike at HVNC

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Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 18.

Peter R. Cook Service Announcement

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Peter R. Cook, 65, passed away on March 2, 2022 at his home in Boothbay Harbor. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 3 in the afternoon with a celebration of life to follow beginning at 3 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.

Meet Tate Sandrock, of Newcastle Realty

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A recent addition to the Newcastle Realty team, Tate Sandrock brings with him competence, dedication, and integrity to his role as a real estate sales agent.

John Brooks Service Announcement

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A memorial service for John Brooks, who passed away on Jan. 23, 2022, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. For those not able to attend, it will be livestreamed, and can be found by visiting his memorial page at stronghancock.com.

No Injuries in Alna Dump Truck Rollover

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There were no injuries in a dump truck rollover at the intersection of Sheepscot and Alna roads in Alna on the morning of March 2.

Linda Bassett Johnson

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Linda Bassett Johnson, 87, died peacefully at home in Topsham on Feb. 12, 2022, after a short illness.

Donald P. Sarles Service Announcement

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A memorial service for Donald P. Sarles, of Waldoboro and Brunswick, who passed away Dec. 4, 2021, will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. The service will be at First Parish Church UCC in Brunswick, 9 Cleaveland St.

Hospice Volunteer Training Begins in March

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Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers is seeking volunteers to attend a five-week online Zoom hospice volunteer training program on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., March 7 through April 4.

Guided Hike at the New Keyes Woods Preserve

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Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12.


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