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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 2018 Villages of Light celebration in Damariscotta and Newcastle.

Ringelstein Sept. 22 Coffee Event Canceled Submitted article

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A previously publicized event to meet with U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Victory in 2018 campaign office in Damariscotta has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.

Damariscotta Cemetery Trustees Seek Inventory

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A cryptic note in Christine Dodge’s “Old Bristol & Nobleboro Vital Records” has the Damariscotta cemetery trustees searching for the referenced headstone inventories. (See note published with this item.)

DAR Promotes Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23

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There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged the U.S.’ national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today.

PWA Bird-Seed Sale Order Deadline is Oct. 4

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One can plan for one’s bird seed supply needed for the autumn season with Pemaquid Watershed Association’s autumn bird seed sale. A well-stocked feeder will entice songbirds for bird-watching enjoyment.

FEMA Approves $35,911 Grant to Jefferson Fire Department

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The Jefferson Fire Department will receive $35,911 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The grant will be used to purchase new firefighting hose.

LCN to Host Candidates Forums

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The Lincoln County News will host three forums with candidates for local legislative districts, as well as for county commissioner and district attorney, in October.

Area Home Health Agency to Merge with Regional Provider

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Miles and St. Andrews Home Health & Hospice, the LincolnHealth-based agency that serves residents of Lincoln County, will merge into MaineHealth Care at Home on Oct. 1, agency administrators said.

Healthy Kids to Offer Active Parenting Class

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Healthy Kids will be offering a class called “Active Parenting: The First Five Years” to parents and caregivers of children in that age range. The program covers child development, temperament, mindfulness, brain development, self-calming, special needs, school readiness, and more.

Eagle Scout Project to Benefit DRA

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Troop 213 Life Scout Damon Crummett, of Newcastle, is planning his Eagle Scout project. Crummett’s project is to move a shed on the Damariscotta River Association’s Belvedere Road property to the other side of the road, add a tool shed onto the side of it, and build shelves inside it.


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