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Newcastle Historical Society Does Cemetery Restoration

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Several Newcastle Historical Society members as well local residents gave up their time on Sunday, Sept. 15 to help work on cemetery restoration at a historic burying ground on River Road.

Lawmakers Demand PUC Take Action on CMP Billing Errors Submitted article

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Four members of the Maine House of Representatives met with Public Utilities Chairman Phil Bartlett on Monday, Sept. 23 to demand that Central Maine Power be held fully accountable for the billing and metering errors that have cost individual customers thousands of dollars in overcharges since the utility rolled out its error-prone “smart” system in late 2017.

Blood Drive in Jefferson

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There will be a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jefferson Fire and Rescue, 204 Waldoboro Road, Jefferson.

Changes Afoot for St. Philip’s in Wiscasset

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As of Oct. 6, St. Philip’s vestry will move its Sunday service from the longtime 9 a.m. start time a half-hour later, to 9:30 a.m. At the same time, the worship space will once again be moved to the church’s Lippiat Hall, at 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset, as an energy-saving effort for the colder months of the year. Many attending truly enjoy the intimacy of the hall’s worship space. All people are welcome to join in.

Edgecomb Fish Fry

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The Edgecomb Fire Department Auxiliary will host a fish fry Saturday, Oct. 12 at the fire station, 473 Boothbay Road, Edgecomb, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Oct. 4 Deadline to Register for Giant Pumpkin Parade

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Here is important safety news about the Oct. 12 Giant Pumpkin Parade. Those organizing a group to march, walk, or ride in this year’s parade must submit a completed parade registration form by mail or email by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.

Trees Needed for Villages of Light Event

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Although the weather may not act like it sometimes, the holiday season is right around the corner, and preparations are already underway for the 2019 Villages of Light celebration in Damariscotta and Newcastle.

Boat Shop Welcomes New Apprentices

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Currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Pemaquid (Bristol) welcomed its 2019-2020 class of 10 apprentices on Sept. 8 as they began their 9-month stay.

Waldoborough Historical Society ‘Meals for a Month’ Raffle

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The Waldoborough Historical Society’s “Meals for a Month” raffle is on! Tickets for a month of meals, the value of which is over $400, are $5, or five for $20, and can be purchased at the Waldoboro Community Pharmacy, the Waldoborough Historical Society Museum on weekends, Bremen Road School indoor yard sales, society trustees, and the farmers market, or call Bill Maxwell at 790-1307 or Jean Lawrence at 832-4421.

Bristol Bicycle-Pedestrian Survey Online

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The Bristol Byways Committee is asking all residents and visitors to the Pemaquid peninsula to complete an online survey about pedestrian and bicycle use and needs in the community.

Legislators, Lobstermen Meet with Attorney General Frey Submitted article

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Two area legislators, Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos, I-Friendship, and Rep. Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, led a delegation to the Office of the Maine Attorney General to press the state’s attorney to provide a full range of legal representation for Maine’s lobster industry in the face what the representatives say are draconian and unjustified measures being promoted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to restrict lobster gear in reference to the right whale protection.

Monhegan Gets Coastal Community Planning Grant

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The Municipal Planning Assistance Program, a division of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning, on Tuesday, Sept. 24 announced the award of nearly $145,000 to four projects through its Coastal Community Grant program.


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