Damariscotta’s new police chief hopes to provide more connection between the department and the community after his swearing in on Tuesday, Jan. 27, marking his first day with the department.

The Nobleboro Select Board accepted the resignation of longtime board member Richard “Dick” Spear at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Bristol Parks and Recreation officials discussed two major upgrades coming to the properties it manages during the Bristol Select Board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

The Damariscotta Select Board confirmed the appointment of Erik Josephson as the town’s next police chief during a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

A structure fire in Waldoboro destroyed a shed and part of a mobile home on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

A partnership between Mobius Inc. and Stepping Stone Housing Inc. is turning donated furniture into a fundraising tool while giving a group of men with developmental disabilities the chance to build skills and contribute directly to their community.

The Damariscotta Planning Board approved a conditional use permit application for a new adult-use cannabis store during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 5.

A new community pep band hopes to make its debut during Lincoln Academy’s basketball season.

For Damariscotta-based optometrist Dr. John McCormick, retirement is the beginning of an exciting new era of travel and giving back to others.

Residents of Nobleboro and Jefferson approved the two-town AOS 93 central office budget for the 2027 fiscal year at a special town meeting on Monday, Dec. 15.

The Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Education Service Center Board approved a draft budget of $780,884.67 for fiscal year 2027 at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 8.

Aaron Bradbury, who previously served as interim chief and deputy chief of the Nobleboro Fire Department, was officially appointed to the chief position during a select board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after the resignation of Matthew Kilpatrick.

The Johns Bay Coastal Alliance committee elected officers and discussed its transition plan for leaving AOS 93 at its meeting on Nov. 19.

Aaron Bradbury, the deputy chief of the Nobleboro Fire Department, will once again take over the leadership role after the resignation of Matthew Kilpatrick.