U.S. Sen. Angus King and other dignitaries gathered at Phil and Edie Johnston’s home on Route 27 in Dresden on Aug. 4, to recognize the success of Eldertide LLC, the small business founded in that home in 2007.

Ashton Foster reads to the cats at the Lincoln County Animal ShelterWe had a dress rehearsal on Tuesday afternoon, initiating a reading-to-animals program at Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

Duck Puddle Campground held their fourth annual Puddlepalooza in Nobleboro on Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23.

A Boothbay Harbor man with a background as a small-business owner and retail manager has joined the Damariscotta Police Department.

Westport Island taxpayers will get some good news in their tax bills this year: a reduction in their mil rate from $7.75 to $7.51 per $1,000 valuation, which equates to a $24 decrease for every $1,000 valuation.

The Science Source in Waldoboro was sold Aug. 4 to a Florida company, but the new owner has declined to shed light on her plans for the manufacturing plant, the employees, or the company as a whole.

A scaled-down version of the annual St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Lawn Party and the parish’s Maine Art Show were combined in one event held this past Saturday, Aug. 2 in Newcastle.

SummonsesTiffany L. Bryant, 25, Belfast, failure to maintain vehicle insurance, failure to provide and display a registration; Aug. 6.

Christopher M. Carlson, 36, of Waldoboro, operate while license suspended or revoked, prior, $750 fine; display suspended driver’s license, dismissed.

The Jefferson Public Library celebrated its 30th anniversary Aug. 23, tying the event in with their annual fundraising book sale.

A Waldoboro defense attorney accused of domestic violence assault in November 2013 had the charge dismissed in a plea deal in July, but an assault he is alleged to have committed the day after the deal was made could have him facing jail time and new criminal charges.

A New Jersey man remains in critical condition after his motorcycle crossed the centerline of Bath Road (Route 1) in Wiscasset and was hit by a car Saturday, Aug. 16.

Prominent Wiscasset resident and business owner Bill Phinney and his dog Hobson welcomed nearly 200 invited friends to a special celebration at the Wiscasset Yacht Club Sunday, Aug. 10. It was a celebration of his life as well as a celebration of his many close friends.

Local artists spread out around Waldoboro to paint scenic and historic landmarks, then gathered for a successful auction during the ninth annual Paint the Town event on Saturday, Aug. 2.