Our area is fortunate to have businesses such as J. Edward Knight that are civic minded in giving to the community.

In this article I present some great photos of the Damariscotta centennial celebration that was held on July 11, 12, and 13, 1948. It marked the 100th anniversary of the town of Damariscotta, which was founded in the year 1848.

Confidently I can say, all my life I’ve loved dogs: big dogs, small dogs, medium dogs, even big cats on occasion. Their often-scruffy fur, wagging tails, and goofy smiles are just a few of the many quirks that fill me with endless amounts of joy. So little did I know that the day I decided to adopt my wet-nosed companion, Lily, I was in fact getting a dog disguised as none other than … a goat.
(“Paper Pets” spotlights the animal companions of Lincoln County News employees.)

Our modern world has provided us the ability to pick up our phones and transport us. The last two decades have led to new forms of social interaction and communication. We can now connect with people near or far. These technological advances have both their pros and cons. Many can feel disconnected, isolated and alone.

In the early 1500s the Portuguese reached supremacy of exploration of the North Atlantic. They learned of the wonderful fishing in the waters off the coast of Newfoundland. This does not mean that other countries did not go to the Grand Banks to get fish, but it was the Portuguese who were making the long trips in their rather small boats to harvest vast numbers of cod.

By now, most of us are aware of the No-Mow May movement. This initiative allows for our yards to provide essential habitat and pollen for our early-season pollinators (like bees) by keeping them unmown until June.