Lincoln Academy ninth-graders start school on Tuesday, Aug. 30, and upper-class students return Wednesday, Aug. 31. Ninth-grade orientation will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Freshmen should report to the LA gym at 7:50 a.m. that day, and they will be dismissed at 2:35 p.m. The following day — Wednesday, Aug. 31 — seniors will spend all day, from 7:50 a.m. to 2:35 p.m., at Kieve-Wavus Education Center participating in team-building activities, while sophomores and juniors will have a half day, from 7:50-11:40 a.m., on campus. Ninth-graders should report to school in the afternoon of Aug. 31 from 3-5 p.m. only. Parents of ninth-graders are invited to a parent meeting at 5 p.m., where they can meet their student’s advisor and hear about the year to come.

Routes run in reverse in the afternoon. Times are subject to change depending on ridership and weather.

The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources Management recently announced finalists in the 11th annual Best Places to Work in Maine program. The 2016 Best Places to Work in Maine list recognizes companies that have established and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments.

Note: All times are approximate and subject to change. Please allow 10 minutes either way.

Brother and sister Jacob Maker and Claire Libby were both recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award on Friday evening at Thornton Academy in Saco. Their combined efforts of community service equaled more than 265 hours of service in Maine. The awards were given through Crossroads Youth Center, a certifying organization of the award.

Sen. Chris Johnson, D-Somerville, will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, Aug. 27 at three locations around the region:

Back Meadow/Egypt/Standpipe Road
Bus #1 Charlotte

Women, Infants, and Children is a nonprofit supplemental food and nutrition program assisting income eligible families. WIC provides supplemental food packages, breastfeeding support, free nutrition information, and guidance and referrals to other community programs to:

The placement of campaign posters and signs is subject to statutory and regulatory guidelines and requirements.

The Newcastle Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss the recent opening of the deputy town clerk’s position and road repairs at the town office at 7 p.m., Monday, July 18.

Gov. Paul R. LePage, in accordance with a proclamation signed by President Obama, is directing the flags of the United States and the state of Maine be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Dallas, Texas.

Although motorcycle deaths in Maine are almost half of what they were a year ago, the Maine State Police has organized a working group to review last year’s numbers. 2015 ended with 32 motorcycle deaths. So far this year there have been six motorcycle deaths, compared to ten at this same time in 2015.