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Now is Time to Eliminate Browntail Caterpillars

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Feb. 26 to March 2 was National Invasive Species Awareness Week, entomologists from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry remind people that now is the time to remove browntail caterpillars from trees that are accessible. Browntail caterpillars cause a poison ivy-like rash and they are impacting a broad swath of Maine. Contact with this caterpillar’s hairs can cause severe reactions for some individuals.

Boat Safety Course in Boothbay Harbor

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The United States Power Squadron, aka America’s Boating Club, will teach a one-day recreational boating safety course at the Boothbay Region YMCA, at 261 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, May 5. This is an 8-hour course that covers Maine boating laws, boat handling, and boat safety equipment. It is a nationally certified course with issuance of an operator’s license upon passing the course exam.

Snow Just in Time for DRA’s Winter Fest

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Though the weather was unseasonably warm and the ground bare two days earlier, a cold front and a few inches of snow arrived in time to provide just the right conditions for Winter Fest on Feb. 18.

Mah Jongg Results

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The Eat Soup With Nuts Mah Jongg Group played in Pemaquid on Feb. 22. High scorers were Bobbie Marion and Barbara Hunt, both of Waldoboro.

LCN Welcomes New Reporter

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Jessica Picard has joined the staff of The Lincoln County News as a general assignment reporter. Picard will cover the towns of Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, and South Bristol, as well as Monhegan Plantation.

Registration Open for Camp Mummichog Summer Day Camp

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Damariscotta River Association’s Camp Mummichog summer day camp offers hands-on natural science education for children ages five through nineteen in a fun, supportive environment.

Lincoln County Organizations Team Up in Support of Local Youth

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Over the past year a group of local, youth-serving organizations have been working collaboratively on the development of a county-wide network supporting the development of mentoring communities across Lincoln County.

Additional Presentations about the Bristol Dam

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In response to local interest, several presentations have been scheduled to provide information about projects concerning the Bristol Dam and its fishway. These efforts are to improve alewife passage around the dam while still maintaining upstream water levels, swimming opportunities, and firefighting capacities.

Pet Pantry Hours

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The pet pantry is open from 9-11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The next time it will be open is on Tuesday, March 6. Its mission is to assist people who, due to their economic circumstances, may be having trouble buying food for their cat or dog.

Healthy Kids Starting New Playgroup in Wiscasset

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Healthy Kids has formed a relationship with the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset to offer a Tuesday morning playgroup in their Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be games, crafts and a free snack for all children ages five and under and their caregivers.

Free Certified Nursing Assistant Class

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LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the free spring certified nursing assistant, or CNA, class through Friday, March 16. The class will begin Tuesday, April 17.


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