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.

A Dresden man pleaded guilty to oxycodone trafficking in Knox County Superior Court Monday, Sept. 22.

Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline reports the following summonses:

Nathan J. Collins, 38, Gardiner, expired insurance and inadequate tires, Aug. 27.

A Newcastle woman faces several misdemeanor charges after allegedly kicking and spitting on a Damariscotta police officer outside Yellowfront Grocery the evening of Sept. 2.

A frisky orange feline named Lucy proved how much mischief she could get into last week when she was reportedly driven up an oak tree by a coyote. The 1-year-old cat climbed over 50 feet up a tree in Damariscotta, Wednesday, Sept. 3.

The subject of this week’s article came about when we both went out to visit my cousin Geraldine Atkinson Hanley. We were remembering about our high school days and what jobs we did to earn money for our clothes and spending money for the events going on in our high schools.

Lincoln Academy will welcome 64 resident students – 29 more than last year – as the new school year starts and the private Newcastle high school’s boarding program continues to grow.