Community members and local businesses were recognized for their contribution to the area at the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau’s annual meeting and awards ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Whether it’s a long pass down the soccer field, a student learning from their teacher, or the chemistry of a computer chip, Jeff Burroughs knows that nothing happens without the right connection.

Westport Island Maine Certified Assessing Agent Evan Goodkowsky is the solo name on the ballot for the District 1 seat on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.

Lincoln County Judge of Probate William Avantaggio, D-Bremen, faces an uncontested election for a third term of overseeing issues such as name changes, guardianships, trust modification and interpretations, estates, conservatorships, adoptions, and estates.

David Levesque, D-Newcastle, believes the culmination of skills he’s developed from decades practicing law and living in Lincoln County will lend itself well if he is elected to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.

The long-awaited second and final phase of Damariscotta’s parking lot improvement project will start Tuesday, Sept. 3 when construction equipment is expected to arrive.

On Tuesday, Sept. 3 students will return to the halls of Bristol Consolidated School for the second school year in a row with the building under construction and renovation.

Scaffolding that adorned the Round Pond Meetinghouse since April was removed Friday, Aug. 17 as weatherizing renovations and restoration efforts continue on the iconic building.

The South Bristol School Mariners have a new, but familiar, face at the helm in Laurie Stiles who is excited to take over as principal for the upcoming school year.