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DAR to Honor Vietnam Veterans Submitted article

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The Pemaquid Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will raise the Vietnam veterans flag at the veterans memorial on Route 1 in Wiscasset at 9 a.m., Monday, March 29 to honor veterans of the Vietnam War.

New Contact Number, App for Lincoln County Anonymous Tip Line Submitted article

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new and improved anonymous tip line, also known as “LTIP.” Anyone can use the tip line to anonymously connect with local law enforcement by texting 847411 or downloading the free app by searching for LincolnCo Sheriff in their app store.

Daylight Saving Time Begins

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It is time to ‘spring’ the clocks ahead on Sunday, March 14, 2 a.m. We return to Standard Time on the first Sunday of November.

Bristol Records to Go from Attic into Vault

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Valuation and commitment books containing lists of taxpayers and the amount of tax assessed are some of the town records that will move from the unheated attic of the Bristol town hall to a new home in a temperature and humidity-controlled archival vault being built at the Bristol History Center.

Food Pantries

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Alna  

The Alna Food Pantry is in the basement of the Alna town office, 1574 Alna Road. The pantry is open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 2-6 p.m. Thursday. The pantry allows one visit per week. Area residents are welcome.

First Pumpkinfest Meeting March 18

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All are welcome to the first planning meeting on March 18 for this year’s Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta. The meeting is from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Central Lincoln County YMCA’s meeting room at 525 Main St. in Damariscotta. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Local Man Makes History — 400 Years Ago

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On March 16, we will celebrate the 400th anniversary of an event that most Mainers know only vaguely from an elementary school history lesson. The occasion is worth remembering not only because it was an important moment in history, but also because at its root were issues similar to what we are facing today — the pandemic and racial inequity.

LincolnHealth Offering Free CNA Class

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LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the spring Certified Nursing Assistant class until March 26. The 10-week training begins April 20 and runs until June 24. The class is offered at no cost to the student, and accepted students can apply to earn while they learn through LincolnHealth’s apprenticeship program.


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