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Free Fishing Weekend is June 3 and 4

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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is encouraging everyone to get out on Maine’s waters to take advantage of free fishing days. Free fishing weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, when any person may fish for free without a license on Maine’s waterways, except those who have had their license suspended or revoked. All other rules and regulations, including bag and possession limits, apply.

IF&W Accepting Nominations for Outdoor Achievement Award

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The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is accepting nominations for the 2017 Annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. This award, which is presented by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, honors individuals who have been dedicated to the use of our natural resources and who are embedded in Maine’s rich outdoor traditions.

Governor Directs Flags to Be Lowered on Memorial Day

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On Thursday, May 25, Gov. Paul R. LePage directed that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag at all state facilities will be flown at half-staff Monday in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 29.

New Camp for Girls Emphasizes Power of Nature

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Registration is now open for Hearty Roots, a new summer camp program for girls ages 9-15. Founded by Haley Bezon, a school counselor at Edgecomb Eddy School, the camp will provide girls with a “growth-producing” summer camp experience utilizing the restorative powers of nature.

Free Ice Cream for Vets on Memorial Day Weekend

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To show its appreciation for the sacrifice of U.S. veterans, Total Victory Ice Cream in Waldoboro will be dispensing free ice cream to all military personnel and veterans on Memorial Day weekend, Friday-Monday, May 26-29. The venue will be open from 3-7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday to start the season, with expanded hours coming later as demand increases.

Boothbay-Area Organization Wins United Way Community Builder Award

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At its annual meeting in May, United Way of Mid Coast Maine presented its Community Builder awards to the Boothbay region’s Hope and Resilience Committee and to the Midcoast Community Alliance in Sagadahoc County, two coalitions working to prevent youth suicide.

Tools Sought for Benefit Tag Sale at Carpenter’s Boat Shop

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Those who have woodworking tools – power tools or hand tools – that they are no longer using should be advised that The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Bristol is holding its massive Tool Tag Sale on Saturday, July 29 to benefit its apprenticeship program. Donated tools need to be in good working condition. The boat shop is not able to accept tools in need of repair.

Early Deadlines for Memorial Day

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The Lincoln County News office will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. The deadline for letters to the editor and press releases – normally 5 p.m. Monday – is 5 p.m., Friday, May 26 for the upcoming edition. The deadline for ads is noon Friday.

Water-Quality Sample Training with PWA

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Members of the public are invited to be part of a citizen-scientist project that helps beachgoers feel comfortable about the quality of water at three swimming areas on the Pemaquid Peninsula: Biscay Beach, the swimming hole above the dam in Bristol Mills, and Pemaquid Beach.

Coast Guard Focusing on Paddlecraft Safety as 2017 Priority

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The First Coast Guard District, spanning from Maine to Northern New Jersey, is promoting greater paddlecraft safety awareness during the 2017 boating season in the Northeast, where paddlecraft fatalities have skyrocketed.

Water-Quality Testers Needed On Pemaquid Peninsula

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Members of the public are invited to be part of an annual project to test the quality of water at three swimming areas on the Pemaquid Peninsula: at Biscay Beach, at the swimming hole by the dam in Bristol Mills, and at Pemaquid Beach. This data collection and tracking helps keep an eye on water quality and makes swimmers feel confident and comfortable about the area beaches.

Diaper Drive Heads into Third Year

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The Ecumenical Diaper Bank is beginning its third year of distributing diapers to low-income families. This year, from Mother’s Day, on Sunday, May 14, through Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, Midcoast-area churches will hold diaper drives. They hope to raise enough funds and diapers with this annual drive to continue to supplement family supplies of diapers for the coming year.

CLC YMCA Adopts Smoke-Free Policy

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The Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta is pleased to announce the adoption of a newly revised campus-wide smoke-free policy.


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