A fire in a light fixture at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta forced the evacuation of a long-term care wing at the nursing home early Thursday morning, Sept. 18. Cove’s Edge is a 76-bed long-term care and skilled-care facility.

Jason L. Brewster, 31, Unity, two counts violating condition of release, May 31, June 18, guilty.

Before a packed library at the Wiscasset High School Sept. 15, the Wiscasset School Board voted 3 to 2 to close the Wiscasset Primary School, beginning the 2015-2016 school year.

A Connecticut couple died in a high-speed, single-vehicle accident on Route 27 in Boothbay the morning of Friday, Sept. 5. Donald Hudson, 85, and his wife, Doreen Hudson, 67, of Madison, died in the accident.

State Police say three people have been arrested in connection with alleged burglaries that occurred last month at NC Hunt Lumber Company in Jefferson and Cousin’s Sawmill in Windsor.

Government Notices Bremen Bremen Planning Board Meeting September 9, 2014 at 7:00pm Bremen Town Office AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Adjustments to Agenda III. Approval of Minutes ~ August 12, 2014 IV. Application for Review: Amended Application for Jennifer Anderson-Habina, Map 16, Lot 9 ~ Hemlock Road (off Biscay Road) V. Public Comments and […]

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On Aug. 26, Deputy Brian Collamore was dispatched to a burglary/theft to a business in the Jefferson area. Deputy Collamore was assisted at the scene by Det. Sgt. Ronald Rollins. Further investigation to follow.

Newcastle is taking steps to follow its twin village of Damariscotta with a townwide vote on an adult entertainment moratorium.

James Grant Anderson, 58, Beaufort, N.C., operate vehicle without license, June 14; operating under the influence – no test, June 14, both transferred to jury trial.

A two-vehicle accident briefly closed the Lower Round Pond Road in Bristol just after 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15.

With the help of local lobstermen, business owners, volunteers, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and his wife, veterans enjoyed picture-perfect weather for a cruise around Boothbay Harbor Sept. 4.

Ron and Liz Storer, of Damariscotta, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Mason Alexander Storer.

Nobleboro’s fire chief was arrested at his home by the Damariscotta Police Department Aug. 29 for an alleged domestic violence assault.

During the past several weeks we have been discussing the appropriate roles the government plays in the economy. Why has this particular topic been chosen for a multi-month miniseries? The U.S. economy is performing well below its potential, largely as a result of the policies chosen in our national and state capitals.