Robyn Holman, of Jefferson, and Carl Schwinn, of Auburn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey Schwinn, to James Merrifield. Both live in Woburn, Mass. James is the son of Fred and Debbie Merrifield, of Waldoboro.

Drivers in Damariscotta might want to think before they text. A single text can result in a fine of $310 for a first offense or $610 for subsequent violations, and the Damariscotta Police Department is actively enforcing the texting-and-driving law.

A 23-year-old Maine man wanted on a 3-year-old warrant out of Lincoln County was arrested at gunpoint Friday in California after officers located the yellow school bus he was known to travel in.

The Wiscasset Police Department reports the following activity for the week ending April 5:

ArrestsKevin B. Leighton, 48, Woolwich, attaching false plates, failure to pay fine or fee, April 5.

In municipal elections for 2015, Waldoboro voters will decide contested elections for two seats on the board of selectmen and three seats on the budget committee, according to information provided by Town Clerk Linda Perry.

Fire destroyed a home on Hunter Road in Dresden around midday Friday, April 24. Ten fire departments battled the blaze for more than two hours.

A vacant ice cream stand on Route 17 in Whitefield may soon receive new life due to a proposal presented to the Whitefield Planning Board April 15.

Out-reach/reaching outSince 1959 the Boothbay Regional Humane Society and the Lincoln County Animal Shelter have reached out in many ways to thousands of abandoned and unwanted animals.

Damariscotta Fire Chief John Roberts has proposed a property tax exemption as a tool to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters.

Damariscotta will consider a $1,565,517 secondary education budget for the 2015-2016 school year, an increase of $295,713 or 23.29 percent.

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Lincoln Academy’s new residence hall and technology center in Newcastle Friday, April 17.

Ashley Ann Chaisty, 19, Waldoboro, criminal mischief, Nov. 4, 2014; violating condition of release, Nov. 4, 2014, both dismissed.

Government Notices Boothbay Harbor Town of Boothbay Harbor 11 Howard Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Telephone: (207) 633-3671 Facsimile: (207) 633-7712 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Piling Replacement Specifications I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Background • The Town of Boothbay Harbor is looking to replace 17 load bearing pilings and two 12″ x 12″ x 6′ caps at […]

Dow’s Discount furniture store opened its doors April 22, and owners Dana and Lisa Dow have offered part of the building’s space to the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame for a nominal fee, according to Dana Dow.