The Lincoln County News is seeking missing volumes from the archives of three newspapers from the late 1800s and early 1900s for a digitization project.
Governor Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Barbara Bush
As a mark of respect for the memory of Barbara Bush, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed that all United States flags and State of Maine flags shall be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, Saturday, April 21.
Conservancy’s Nature Photo Clinic a Big Success
Midcoast Conservancy’s Nature Photo Clinic Snack & Chat, held Wednesday, April 11, was a rousing success, thanks to presenter Maia Zewert, Marketing & Engagement Coordinator for The Lincoln County News. Designed to help people take better pictures with their smartphones, and then post their photographs to social media, the workshop included information on photo-editing apps as well as hands-on photography exercises.
Lincoln County Yard Sale is May 5
Kick off yard sale season at the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta! The Lincoln County Publishing Co. is teaming up with the Y to host the Lincoln County Yard Sale, a huge indoor yard sale, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Admission is free.
Legion Auxiliary Seeks Items for Service Members Overseas
The American Legion Auxiliary unit at Wells-Hussey Post No. 42 in Damariscotta will ship packages of comfort items to service members overseas later this month.
CLC Y’s Healthy Living Center, Raised Track, Offices Now Open
The Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta opened its new and expanded Healthy Living Center, new raised track, and updated offices this past Monday. Group exercise offerings have expanded to more than 60 classes, as well as to the personal training program. In addition, offices are now open for the CEO, the Healthy Living director, FARMS at the Y, the community and youth outreach coordinator, and the membership and marketing director.
Cemetery Trustees Need Help
Many gravestones in Hillside Cemetery are missing important information, including birth and death dates, full names, and veteran information. The Damariscotta Cemetery Trustees are asking the public for help to fill in the blanks, especially in the Norris Yard portion of Hillside. This is the area bordering Church Street and up the hill along the west side of Hillside Lane.
Lincoln Home Birds Event Postponed
The April 23 Maine birds event at The Lincoln Home in Newcastle has been postponed. For more information, contact Rhonda Hanna at 563-3350 or rhonda@lincoln-home.org. Keep informed on weekly events at lincoln-home.org or follow us on Facebook.
RSU 12 Alna Committee Meeting
The RSU 12 Board of Directors has formed an ad hoc committee to research the Alna school choice question. The first meeting of this committee will be held on Monday, April 16 at 9 a.m. at the RSU 12 Central Office, 665 Patricktown Road, Somerville. This meeting is open to the public.
LA Wind Ensemble and 5 O’Clock Jazz Combo Win Gold in New York Submitted article
Last weekend, 50 musicians in the Lincoln Academy Wind Ensemble and 5 O’Clock Jazz Combo traveled to New York City for LA’s biennial band trip to the WorldStrides Heritage Festival.
Emily Harris Elected LA Student Body President
Lincoln Academy recently elected junior Emily Harris, of Damariscotta, to serve as the 2018 president of the LA student body. Harris takes over the job from current president Tahlia Mullen, whose term ended last week.
Hiker Takes on AT to Trek Against Trafficking
Micah Pexa, of Hawaii, is hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine this year along with more than 3,700 other hikers. He hopes to be one of the approximately 25 percent of hikers who complete the trail. Fortunately, he has extra motivation. Pexa is hiking the Appalachian Trail to combat human trafficking in Northern Thailand and to raise money for Boothbay-based Friends of Thai Daughters.
Free Clothing Closet Needs Volunteers
The Free Clothing Closet in Waldoboro is looking for volunteers. The Free Clothing Closet sorts clothes every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon.
Lincoln County Gleaners Celebrates First Year, Seeks Volunteers
The Lincoln County Gleaners group had a banner first year by gleaning and distributing almost 6,000 pounds of fresh, local food from five local farms, and it is looking to recruit more volunteers for the coming season.
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