The shared programs in AOS 93 are under examination as officials consider changes to the 2015-2016 budget model, but the Alternative Classroom for Educational Services program, headquartered at the Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta, is still hard at work giving all students a chance at learning.

Lincoln County should see some unsettled weather overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. While no warnings or advisories have been issued by the NWS for Lincoln County at the time of this posting, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the counties just inland of Lincoln County. Area residents can expect overnight precipitation to start as sleet or snow, leaving up to 2 inches of accumulation, before warmer temps move in and all precipitation changes over to rainfall, most likely melting any accumulation quickly, according to the NWS.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On Nov. 26, Deputy Chad Gilbert responded to a report of a theft of a catalytic converter (value: $600) in the Somerville area. The complainant stated that sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 26, someone(s) stole the converter from his 1993 Toyota pickup truck. Further investigation to follow if leads develop.

The Alna Board of Selectmen is putting out a call to the community to form a committee to explore a proposal for the Head Tide Dam from the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association and the Atlantic Salmon Foundation.

Jefferson Road Commissioner Alan Johnston submitted a letter of resignation to the town’s selectmen Dec. 15. He plans to step down from his role effective April 1.

A Waldoboro man was killed the evening of Dec. 12 after police say he failed to stop at a stop sign in Warren and his car was struck by another vehicle.

Christine Simmons and Chad Burns, of Waldoboro, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Bailey Elizabeth Burns.

For the second time in as many days the National Weather Service issued an advisory for areas surrounding Lincoln County, but not specifically for Lincoln County. And for the second time the forecast degraded until a Winter Weather Advisory was finally issued as cold, sometimes icy, precipitation overspread the area on Saturday morning. The Winter Weather Advisory warns that a mix of precipitation will continue to affect Lincoln County through the early afternoon hours and may cause icy build up on roads and power lines.

Brandon and Shannon Simmons of Damariscotta are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Loki Flynn.

Checking off one more step on his path to his Eagle Scout rank, Bristol resident Logan Eckel completed his service project construction and ceremoniously turned over a new outdoor archery range to the Samoset Fish and Game Club on Sunday, Oct. 19.

Edward R. Light, 44, of Waldoboro, failure to register vehicle, $150 fine.

A Pittsfield, Mass. man and a Warren man face felony drug trafficking charges after a bust in Newcastle, Warren, and Wiscasset Monday afternoon, Dec. 29.

South Bristol School is researching the construction of its own kitchen, among other projects.

Last week Lincoln Academy installed a new water bubbler in the main hallway, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Climate Action Club, which raised about $1400 to replace the old water fountain.