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The Lincoln County News

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Smitten to Host Towel Day Supply Drive

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From Wednesday, May 23 to Saturday, June 2, Smitten Collectibles & Nerdy Treasures in Damariscotta will accept donations of old towels and other needed items for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb in celebration of Towel Day, Thursday, May 25. In appreciation of donations, the store is happy to give customers a 20 percent discount on their entire purchase. This discount is stackable with Smitten’s Level Up Titan discount as well.

Governor Directs Flags to Half Staff for Texas Victims

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In respect for the victims of the recent tragic school shooting in Texas, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half staff immediately until sunset on May 22.

Guide to Put Whitefield Businesses, Products, Services on the Map

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Visitors to Whitefield’s Sheepscot General Store have often complimented owners Ben and Taryn Marcus about their store. The compliment is often followed by the question, “What other things are there here in Whitefield to see and do?”

Bosse, Fisher Graduate from Police Academy

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Maine’s 65 newest police officers graduated on Friday, May 18 from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The officers spent 18 weeks in study and training, and most will begin patrolling immediately, in time for Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts.

Twin Village Alliance to Become Neighborhood Economy Alliance

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In a change meant to showcase how the organization plans to stay at the front edge of community-building and progressive thinking in economic development, the Twin Village Alliance will change its name, but not its mission. The organization will become the Neighborhood Economy Alliance.

Bristol Area Library Cancels Plant Sale

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The Bristol Area Library announced the cancellation of its annual plant sale due to the winter moth infestation along the Maine coast. The winter moth can spread unknowingly from place to place with landscape plants.

Masonic Lodge Recognizes Local Youth Volunteers

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At a May 9 stated meeting, members of Alna-Anchor Masonic Lodge No. 43 recognized two youth volunteers for their service to the community. Central Lincoln County Program and Community Outreach Coordinator Karen-Ann Hagar joined the families of Schuyler Farrell and Nolen Michael to recognize them for their volunteer work in the local communities.


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