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Waldoboro Voices 'Because the customer is always right'

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Walk into Bernard and Marian De Lima’s Jade Express Chinese Restaurant on Route 1 and you’ll see a Christian cross saying, “For with God, nothing shall be impossible;” three golden cats and one white one to welcome patrons; a figurine of St. Joseph and another of the Virgin Mary, respectively Bernard’s and Marian’s patron saints; a bowl of rice symbolizing generosity because rice expands as it cooks; and a glass of water because in Asian culture, water is a continuous blessing.

Characters of the County: Danielle Filosa’s Home

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The turn of the new year is a time to set intentions and look towards the horizon. For Danielle Filosa, a set decoration buyer and director of belonging at Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta, she sought community on skylines around the world until she found her home in New Harbor.

What’s at The Waldo?

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Thanks to everyone who has made a donation to our annual appeal. As of this writing we are just $7,685 away from meeting our $40,000 goal, which, thanks to our matching grants, will magically become $80,000 if we can meet it. Those kind donors have allowed us to extend the appeal period to Jan. 15, so please, if you haven’t yet made your donation, it’s not too late! Every little bit helps, and remember, it will be doubled if we meet this goal!

Characters of the County: John Reny’s Lincoln County Life

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The space between Christmas and New Year’s often feels like the lull between two songs where the world gets to collect its breath. John Reny, a musician, gardener, and owner of Renys department stores, has been a part of the frenzy of the holiday spirit in Damariscotta, and the lives of Mainers, for a long time.

Bringing Food Home We Deliver, Rain or Shine!

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It’s been quite a week for Lincoln County residents. The powerful storm that arrived in Maine on Dec. 18 knocked out power to over 15,000 residents. Some of these folks went more than three days without electricity. By Friday, Dec. 22, there were approximately 850 households still without power.

Bringing Food Home Lincoln County Gleaners in the winter

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The Lincoln County Gleaners is a program run by Healthy Lincoln County in Damariscotta. The group was formed in 2017 and has grown since then. We harvest produce from local farms, rescuing food and then distributing it to folks who would otherwise not receive or have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The gleaners distribute fresh produce via designated drop-off sites (such as libraries, child care centers, and apartments), and at multiple share tables, where people can choose what they want to bring home at an unstaffed, farmer’s market-type display of free and fresh produce.

Henry, A Dog’s Life in Maine

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Hello and holiday greetings to all my friends! It sure has gotten cold! The first snow of the season was pretty cool. Mom was super psyched.

Characters of the County: Rachel Alexandrou’s Natural Love

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As winter’s arrival is forecasted in the muted grays and browns of the landscape, residents may feel split about whether they feel the scene is bleak or beautiful. However, for Rachel Alexandrou, scientific illustrator, wreath maker, and local forager, each season presents its own opportunity for nourishment, both for the stomach and the soul.

Waldoboro Voices 'They gotta be here somewhere'

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Winter is Lanny Winchenbach’s bloodworm season. In the other months, April to November, he fishes for lobster. Bloodworming is a profession that dates back to the 1920s in Maine. For Lanny, it dates back to when he was 15. The clams were plentiful, but the market was terrible so he switched to harvesting bloodworms.

Skidompha Skoop

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I want to bring to your attention a unique and possibly critical program we have coming up at Skidompha: Self-Care Second.


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