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Historical Society’s New Calendar Features Numerous Ships

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The Waldoborough Historical Society listened to members of the community who requested that its next calendar show more ships. The society is pleased to announce that with the assistance of Laurie McBurnie, of Lincoln County Publishing Co., the newest 18-month calendar for 2019-2020 is ready for sale.

Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Restoration Festival is May 26

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The alewives are running and festivities are planned to celebrate this awesome natural event and the restoration of the stone fish ladder, which the fish climb to spawn in fresh water Damariscotta Lake. This year’s festival – one day only – will be held on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival may be only one day this year, but what a day it will be! As always, the fish will be the main event — it will be possible to view alewives by the fish house, along the fish ladder, in the Williams backyard, and at the top of the ladder.

Smitten to Host Towel Day Supply Drive

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From Wednesday, May 23 to Saturday, June 2, Smitten Collectibles & Nerdy Treasures in Damariscotta will accept donations of old towels and other needed items for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb in celebration of Towel Day, Thursday, May 25. In appreciation of donations, the store is happy to give customers a 20 percent discount on their entire purchase. This discount is stackable with Smitten’s Level Up Titan discount as well.

Governor Directs Flags to Half Staff for Texas Victims

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In respect for the victims of the recent tragic school shooting in Texas, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half staff immediately until sunset on May 22.

Guide to Put Whitefield Businesses, Products, Services on the Map

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Visitors to Whitefield’s Sheepscot General Store have often complimented owners Ben and Taryn Marcus about their store. The compliment is often followed by the question, “What other things are there here in Whitefield to see and do?”

Bosse, Fisher Graduate from Police Academy

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Maine’s 65 newest police officers graduated on Friday, May 18 from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The officers spent 18 weeks in study and training, and most will begin patrolling immediately, in time for Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts.

Twin Village Alliance to Become Neighborhood Economy Alliance

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In a change meant to showcase how the organization plans to stay at the front edge of community-building and progressive thinking in economic development, the Twin Village Alliance will change its name, but not its mission. The organization will become the Neighborhood Economy Alliance.

Bristol Area Library Cancels Plant Sale

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The Bristol Area Library announced the cancellation of its annual plant sale due to the winter moth infestation along the Maine coast. The winter moth can spread unknowingly from place to place with landscape plants.


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