Two new, small structures at the Samoset Restaurant property in New Harbor fall below the size that requires a building permit, according to town officials.

The replacement of a culvert 12 feet underneath Bunker Hill Road in Newcastle will close the road to through traffic for up to 72 hours starting Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to Department of Transportation officials.

Nathan Nicholls, of Waldoboro, was a prolific artist and sculptor who used recycled items to weld together creatures from his imagination, or sometimes from the favorite story book of a child or grandchild.

A number of interested parties are seeking information on cemeteries and cemetery associations in Waldoboro to help determine the town’s future path for care of veterans’ graves and possibly others.

Lincoln County Clerk of Courts Kelly Cluff faces a misdemeanor domestic violence assault charge after allegedly biting and throwing objects at her husband at their Brunswick home on June 29.

A domestic violence assault arrest on Gardiner Road in Wiscasset on July 1 led to two drug-related arrests, including the arrest of the alleged assault victim.

The Maine Department of Transportation plans to hire the Rockland firm Cianbro Corp. to replace the South Bristol swing bridge.

Sandy Miller, of Nobleboro, said Sunday the granite monument that bears the names of her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson will provide a place for her to visit and remember the family that was taken from her Feb. 20, 2008.

Daniel E. Bond, 26, Jefferson, operate/permit operation unregistered motorboat, May 26, $200.

A conflict over ethics between Gov. Paul LePage and a member of the state’s Public Utilities Commission has been settled in the short term, but threatens to produce more controversy over the long term.

For the past several years, the Wiscasset Congregational Church’s Summerfest has been held on the fourth Saturday of July. The event has been a popular attraction to people from miles around, and this year’s event was no exception.

A new child care service, Kira’s Day Camp, is now open in Newcastle under the direction of Kira Gallant in her home at 57 Hassan Ave., just off Route 215 (Ridge Road).

The young Republican candidate for the new House District 80 withdrew his candidacy in recent weeks and Windsor’s town committee chair was chosen to take his place.

Starting Monday, July 14, join Cynthia Simonds for two exciting swing dance classes upstairs at Rising Tide Community Market in the new FARMS Community Kitchen space.