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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents The Hometown Hootenanny

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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents The Hometown Hootenanny

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
04/14/2018 | 7:00 pm

This annual rite of spring brings together local musicians Garry Blackman, Tim Sprague, Dick Spofford and dozens of others for a night of mostly country music and lots of fun. The musicians all donate their talents tonight and the night serves as a fundraiser for the Opera House. Come out and cheer on the musicians and help support the old House! Advance Box Office Tickets $10, Regular Tickets $15.

Lincoln County Democrats Monthly Meeting

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Lincoln County Democrats Monthly Meeting

Newcastle Fire Station
86 River Road
Newcastle
04/18/2018 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Meet Gubernatorial Candidate Diane Russell, elect delegates to the State Convention, and more! The monthly meeting is an opportunity to meet members, participate in discussion, hear from political candidates and other speakers with expertise, ideas and opinions about current issues. Meetings are open to the public.

FMI: https://www.facebook.com/lincolncountydems or http://lincolncountydemocrats.com

Scotty River Trio

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Scotty River Trio

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
04/19/2018 | 5:30 pm

Join us tonight for one final evening of great music performed by Steve Jones, Scott Elliott and Paul Mellyn. Summer will soon be here and you will hear these musicians performing with other area groups, but few can match the sound of the Scotty River Trio. $5 cover at the door. Refreshments available for sale. Doors open at 5 pm. Music until about 8 pm.

Celebrate the Sheepscot!

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Celebrate the Sheepscot!

Sheepscot General Store
98 Town House Road
Whitefield
04/21/2018 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

World Fish Migration Day is April 21 and we are Celebrating the Sheepscot River at the Sheepscot General Store in Whitefield. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy, Atlantic Salmon Federation, and Midcoast Conservancy, the day will offer an opportunity to learn about migratory fish, hear about river restoration, dam removal and site improvements at Coopers Mills, discover family crafts and enjoy snacks and beverages. Swim on by!

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Presents Asleep at the Wheel

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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Presents Asleep at the Wheel

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
04/21/2018 | 7:30 pm

Advance Discounted Tix $30. Regular Full Price $35. The 10 time Grammy-winning kings of western swing, from Austin, TX will roll into town this spring. Legendary band leader Ray Benson and his band have been influenced by Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Count Basie, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen and Louis Jordan among others. The Opera House on this night might feel more than a little bit like a Texas dance hall. Come join in the fun.

Asleep at the Wheel

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Asleep at the Wheel

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
04/21/2018 | 7:30 pm

Advance Discounted Tix $30. Regular Full Price $35. The 10 time Grammy-winning kings of western swing, from Austin, TX will roll into town this spring. Legendary band leader Ray Benson and his band have been influenced by Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Count Basie, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen and Louis Jordan among others. The Opera House on this night might feel more than a little bit like a Texas dance hall. Come join in the fun.

Somerville Democratic Committee Meeting

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Somerville Democratic Committee Meeting

Home of Christopher and Valarie Johnson
3230 Turner Ridge Road
Somerville
04/22/2018 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

The Somerville Democratic Committee will meet on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the home of Christopher and Valarie Johnson, 3230 Turner Ridge Road, Somerville.

Laura Fortman, candidate for State Senate, and Steve Ball, candidate for State Representative, have been invited to join the conversations.

There will be tea, coffee, and apple bread and cheese and crackers. Please bring bring other potluck refreshments if you can

All Democrats in Somerville are welcome.

Understanding and Completing Your Advance Directive

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Understanding and Completing Your Advance Directive

Schooner Cove Retirement Community
35 Schooner Street
Damariscotta (On the LincolnHealth-Miles Campus)
04/24/2018 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn about the importance of having an Advance Directive, a legal document in which a person states what health related actions should be taken on their behalf if a time comes when they are too ill to decide. Information presented by Miles & St. Andrews Home Health & Hospice Community Liaison Connie Jones. Specially trained volunteers will be available to assist attendees. Please RSVP by April 20 by calling 563-5523.

Coastal Women’s Connection Networking Breakfast Meeting

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Coastal Women's Connection Networking Breakfast Meeting

Damariscotta River Grill
155 Main Street
Damariscotta
04/25/2018 | 8:30 am – 9:45 am

Coastal Women’s Connection is a networking referral group who’s mission support local women in promoting and growing their business. We accomplish this by developing relationships based on honesty and integrity that lead to qualified referrals. We meet two times a month in order to foster personal connections and strengthen our knowledge of each others business.

At this meeting our member Cerina Leeman, co-owner of the Harbor Room in New Harbor will be presenting. Cerina and Taylor Corson took over ownership of the restaurant in May 2017 and with a brief pause to get things in order re-opened in late July 2017. Her presentation will be on the importance of creating a customer service focused environment.
Please come join us and find out how networking can help you build your business. We just ask you to RSVP to our Facebook event so we can plan accordingly with eggs and bacon!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2038633486417964/

Annual Elmer Tarr Bristol Cleanup

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Annual Elmer Tarr Bristol Cleanup

Bristol Consolidated School
2153 Bristol Road
Pemaquid
04/28/2018 | 8:00 am

Registration is from 8-9:30 am at Bristol Consolidated School on Bristol Road (Rte 130) in Bristol. Please bring water bottles and gloves. We will provide water bottle refills, snacks, trash bags, and road assignments. Our focus this year is on cleaning up Bristol Road. We suggest you wear boots and a hat. You might want to bring insect repellent too, depending on the insect situation that day. Numerous Bristol businesses and non- profits are joining in to help, so come on out and help your community keep this beautiful place we live in beautiful.


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