After years of planning, public meetings, and redesigns, South Bristol is getting closer to having a new bridge.

A Nobleboro man was found not guilty of four counts of class A gross sexual assault at the conclusion of a jury-waived trial on Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Lincoln County Superior Court in Wiscasset.

Emotions were high at the Whitefield Municipal Fire Station Aug. 26 as Clary Lake waterfront owners from Whitefield and Jefferson spoke about the personal, financial, and ecological impact of the lake’s depleted water level with Rep. Deb Sanderson, R-Chelsea, and Sen. Chris Johnson, D-Somerville.

Eric B. Appleton, 29, Wiscasset, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, Nov. 22, 2013, $400, Department of Corrections 364 days, all suspended, probation one year, restitution $720; unlawful possession of oxycodone, Nov. 22, 2013, dismissed.

A local collaborative effort is making a big push to spread the use of solar power in Lincoln County before a federal tax credit expires at the end of 2016.

The Wiscasset Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are investigating reports of two burglaries at restaurants in Wiscasset the morning of Sept. 23.

Shelby Thompson and Timothy Thompson, of Friendship, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Myah-Ivy Thompson.

Bristol Public Notice Bristol Mills Dam Inspection The Town of Bristol will perform a short duration drawdown of the Bristol Mills Dam impoundment for the purposes of dam inspection and gate operation maintenance. The Bristol Mills Dam is located in the village of Bristol Mills and impounds the Pemaquid River below Biscay Pond and the […]

A Newcastle woman will make her mixed martial arts debut during New England Fights XIX at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston Saturday, Sept. 12.

A Bremen business catering to four-legged clients throughout Lincoln and Knox counties is looking forward to expanding its clientele following a promising start.

Wiscasset Elementary School opened its doors to the community Thursday, Aug. 27 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked a new beginning for the former middle school. The community turned out in force to see the completed building, which underwent renovation throughout the summer as the Wiscasset School Department transitioned to a two-school district.

Emily A. Allen, 23, Readfield, OUI (alcohol) – no test, June 6, $600, Two Bridges Regional Jail 12 days, license suspended 150 days.

While most commutes to school include walking or taking the bus, some South Bristol School students spent a week taking a boat to class.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of two burglaries that occurred Sept. 24 between the hours of 2-4 a.m. at Union True Value and Come Spring Café in Union.