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Passport to Farm Fun in Somerville on June 16

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Members of the public are encouraged to get out a sun hat and grab a passport for the Somerville Farmers Network’s day of farm fun on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. One can travel to seven diverse farms in the Somerville area, and experience a world of delights within a 10-mile radius.

Seedlings will Encourage Rebound of American Chestnut in Maine

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The discovery of a mature American chestnut tree on a bank of the Kennebec River near the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden offers hope for a revival of the species. Because there are no neighboring trees from which to pollinate, this lone tree has never had burrs, which hold seeds. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, Tom Klak, of the American Chestnut Foundation of Maine, will plant three hybrid seedlings to encourage pollination of the courthouse specimen.

Polling Hours and Places

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The primary election for candidates for Maine governor, the Maine Legislature, and other offices, as well as a statewide referendum on ranked-choice voting, will take place Tuesday, June 12. Many towns will decide municipal elections and referendum questions the same day. Polling places appear below. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in all locations.

Lobster Boat Ride for Veterans

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On Sunday, June 10, all veterans are invited to join other veterans and take a Boothbay Harbor cruise aboard one of the area lobstermen’s lobster boats or one of Captain Fish’s tour boats – great camaraderie while enjoying the most scenic harbor in Maine!

Y-Arts Summer Camps Fully Staffed with Alumni

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The Boothbay Region and Central Lincoln County YMCA’s Y-Arts summer camps are fully staffed this summer with Y-Arts alumni. Y-Arts Arts and Humanities Director Emily Mirabile will lead a staff of young adults who all grew up in her program.

Volunteers Sought as Courtesy Boat Inspectors

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One can help keep local ponds free of invasive aquatic plants by volunteering as a courtesy boat inspector with Pemaquid Watershed Association and Midcoast Conservancy. There will be a training session on Thursday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at the PWA office, 584 Main St., Damariscotta.

Shredding on Site Benefit

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Shredding on site will be available Friday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon to benefit Chapman-Hall House at Bath Savings Institution, 270 Main St., Damariscotta.

Free fishing Weekend June 2 and 3

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This weekend is Maine’s free fishing weekend and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is encouraging everyone to get outside and enjoy a day of fishing with family or friends on one of Maine’s many waters.

Waldoboro Candidates Night is June 5

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The Waldoboro Business Association is inviting the public and all association members to take the opportunity to learn more about the candidates for the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen. This is a chance to hear Katie Winchenbach, Abden Simmons, and Seth Hall answer questions about some of the pressing issues of the town. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. at the meeting room in the town office, located at 1600 Atlantic Highway, Waldoboro.

Waldo Theatre Has Spring Cleanup

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On May 19, Shannon and Amanda Mahan of Mac Tree Service in Pemaquid and a group of volunteers gathered at the Waldo Theatre for a spring cleanup of the grounds and interior in advance of the theater’s planned participation in ArtWalk Waldoboro.

Courtesy Boat-Inspection Program Needs Volunteers

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Midcoast Conservancy and Pemaquid Watershed Association have courtesy boat-inspector programs. Courtesy boat-inspector volunteers check boats for invasive aquatic plants that could harm the waterways. Both land trusts need more volunteers to be on the courtesy boat-inspector team this summer.


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