The South Bristol Historical Society hosted a program to honor retiring South Bristol Postmaster Wayne Benner, attended by more than 185 residents and friends July 18.

Finn Kaden Henderson, born June 5 weighing 9 lbs., 4 oz. to proud parents Todd and Rene Henderson of South China.

Two alumni of the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Keller BLOOM program for Maine high school juniors spoke of how it changed their lives during a Cafe Scientifique event at the Boothbay Opera House July 29.

A prominent Waldoboro attorney charged in November with domestic violence assault has pleaded guilty to lesser charges as part of a plea agreement.

A Newcastle man started with Waldoboro Police Department this week, becoming the second school resource officer the town has had since Tom Hoepner resigned from the position late last year.

More than 100 supporters gathered at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta for the kick-off rally of Mike Michaud’s gubernatorial campaign hosted by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee July 7.

Two South Thomaston men were arrested July 3 and are facing charges of aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs (bath salts) following searches at the South Thomaston home and Waldoboro business of one of the men.

Newcastle will hold a special town meeting to balance the secondary education budget at the town office at 7 p.m., Monday, July 14.

The U.S. Postal Service will most likely reduce the hours of the South Bristol post office to six hours a day from Monday to Friday and four hours on Saturday.

The all four feet of summerBoth Betsy Pratt, manager of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, and Kathy Williams, president of the shelter’s board of directors, are wildlife rehabilitators. During the long winter of 2013-2014 these two compassionate and often courageous volunteers have rescued many animals in peril.

Damariscotta’s Piper Village properties did not sell at a recent online auction, but the auction company is “in private negotiations” with potential buyers, a representative of the auction company said.

On Saturday, July 26, Salt River Farm, 69 Rittall Rd., Boothbay will host an all-day music festival fundraiser to benefit the farm and the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

More than 400 guests attending the 20th annual Salad Days fundraiser at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle raised approximately $35,000 to benefit community education and on-site artist residency programs.

Two convenience stores in landmark locations in Waldoboro and Washington have closed and the properties will be coming up for sale, according to Janice Goodnow, one of the owners of Goodnow’s Variety.