The “Blue Star Marker” program was initiated by the National Council of State Garden Clubs as a living memorial to all those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. Markers have been placed along many highways across the United States, which are known as Blue Star Memorial Highways. The Blue Star Memorial Highway marker on Route 1 in Newcastle was erected in 1969 and was sponsored by the Old Bristol Garden Club.

Jim Poole, of Newcastle, has written his second book, “Thumbs Up,” a memoir that picks up where his first book, “Thumbs Out,” left off.

Hunting season is in full swing across Maine. Over the past two weeks, Boothbay Region Land Trust has been fielding a high volume of questions regarding hunting policy on its preserves. T

An online webinar on water quality in the Damariscotta River Estuary has been rescheduled for Dec. 10. The program, from 4-5 p.m., will be hosted by Sarah Gladu, director of education and citizen science at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and Kathleen Thornton, research specialist at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center. T

I’m a five-year-old spayed female named Momo. I need to be the only pet in an adult-only home to be my happiest! I would love a fenced-in yard so I can run and play with you.

The Lincoln County News will publish a day early the week of Thanksgiving.

Last week, Roland Barth, of Alna, generously donated 25 acres of Newcastle woods and wetlands to Midcoast Conservancy in memory of his late father, the Reverend Joseph Barth. Rev. Barth, with Roland’s brother Nick, founded the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association in 1966. The association subsequently became a founding member of Midcoast Conservancy.

This notice is for all motorists that park on any street or road, or in the municipal parking lot after hours in Damariscotta. In accordance with the Town of Damariscotta Traffic and Parking Ordinance, Article 1.17 Winter Parking, parking is prohibited on any street, road, or municipal parking lot from Nov. 15 to April 15 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Although the event will look a little different this year, the Villages of Light Committee still plans to bring some cheer to Damariscotta and Newcastle this holiday season.