A Waldoboro artist who was known for turning trash into treasures was featured on the “Today” show Tuesday, Dec. 30.

School officials reported a better outlook regarding Jefferson’s anticipated budget shortfall in a meeting with the town’s selectmen Dec. 15, and both bodies opted to continue a wait-and-see approach on the issue.

Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter and the Edgecomb School Committee have reached consensus on what to do with the Edgecomb Eddy School’s old tractor, currently in need of repairs.

Holly and Adam Nelson of Bristol are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Calin Thomas Nelson.

Alna Fire Chief Mike Trask and Assistant Chief Roger Whitney presented a letter expressing concerns about Hagar Enterprises Inc. snowplowing job during a pre-Thanksgiving storm to the Alna Board of Selectmen Dec. 3.

As of Nov. 21, the Department of Homeland Security has granted temporary protective status to citizens of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia who have been stuck in the U.S. due to the Ebola epidemic.

Lincoln County Healthcare has formally asked the state for permission to build a 12-unit, $2.8 million expansion of the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Village.

With the birth of healthy twin babies this summer and chemotherapy treatments now behind her, a Lincoln County woman diagnosed with breast cancer and a rare genetic mutation earlier this year and her fiancé are taking life one step at a time.

Nichole Main and Robert Harvey, of Waldoboro, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Robert Wayne Harvey Jr.

Waldoboro officers responded to 214 calls for service in this time period. Below are a few of the highlights.

ArrestsMarion Lawson, 47, Newcastle, criminal mischief, domestic violence assault, Dec. 1.

The Damariscotta Police Department is investigating a burglary of a Church Street residence and the theft of approximately $200 in coins, as well as a Vicodin prescription, sometime between Dec. 7-10.

Ashley Seward and Nick Teele, of Bremen, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Lucas James Teele.

Waldoboro’s annual tree lighting at the town office will go on as planned on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., according to Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs.

In the final minutes of the Tuesday, Dec. 2 Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting, a vote was taken on the sheriff’s office budget for 2015. A budget of $2,724,898 was unanimously approved, resolving one of the final outstanding items in the county budget.