The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for coastal Maine, including Lincoln County. The advisory warns that unusually large waves generated by Hurricane Cristobal will create dangerous conditions at shoreline locations, with that level of danger increasing in locations like Pemaquid Point where visitors have easy access to areas affected by high surf.

A Waldoboro businessman facing felony drug-trafficking charges plans to open a business that sells sex toys and other adult merchandise in Damariscotta, prompting the town to take steps toward a temporary ban of such businesses.

Richard and Erin Michaud are proud to announce the arrival of Lauren Dawn, who was born on July 24 at 1:30 p.m., at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick. Lauren was 6 lbs., 12 oz. and 20 1/4 inches long.

Damariscotta Deputy Police Chief Chad Andrews resigned effective Aug. 9, concluding a 22-year career in law enforcement in Lincoln County.

As of 10:43 a.m., 2,753 Lincoln County customers remain without electricity after a powerful rainstorm moved through the area during the overnight hours, according to a report from Central Maine Power.

A Massachusetts woman drowned during a guided scuba-diving excursion off Monhegan Island Saturday, Aug. 9.

A Waldoboro man who pleaded no contest to several charges, including the assault of an infant, in Lincoln County Superior Court Aug. 4 could face 18 months behind bars if a jointly recommended sentence goes through.

Since December, a Lincoln County woman became pregnant with twins, endured a severe form of morning sickness, and was diagnosed with breast cancer and a rare genetic mutation.

At 2:20 p.m. Wednesday the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a large portion of Maine, including Lincoln County. There are no specific areas or storms included in the watch at this time. Unstable atmospheric conditions combined with a storm line advancing from the west are factors contributing to the possibility of thunderstorms today. The highest risk for these storms in Lincoln County will be between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, according to forecasters.

At a special meeting July 12, the Edgecomb Board of Selectmen set a mil rate of $14.90, which represents a 12 percent increase for Edgecomb taxpayers.

Sunday at Duck Puddle Campground, local businesses, friends, and strangers banded together to throw a baby shower Sunday for Jada Leung, Ryan McKeagney, and the twins they expect.

The portion of Route 213, or Bunker Hill Road between Route 215 in Newcastle and Route 126 in Jefferson will be closed to through traffic from Monday, Aug 4, to Wednesday, Aug. 6, according to Maine Department of Transportation spokesperson Ted Talbot.

The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen appointed a new town manager July 16. Marian Anderson, of Boothbay, has accepted at three-year contract with the town. Anderson will replace interim Town Manager Don Gerrish, who has served in that position since the resignation of Laurie Smith this past February.

The swing bridge on Route 129 in South Bristol that connects the mainland to Rutherford Island is again open to vehicle traffic after becoming stuck open at approximately 2:45 p.m., Monday, July 14, according to bridge operator Mark Page.