With a projected shortfall in revenue of close to $60,000, many parts of Jefferson Village School’s budget will be under a spending freeze until the end of the school year.

Alternative funding sources will be needed in order to fund a shuttle service from Wiscasset to Boothbay this summer, according to Lincoln County Planner Robert Faunce.

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning that a line of thunderstorms may impact Lincoln County through 8 p.m. Friday. Small hail, brief heavy downpours, cloud to ground lightning and gusty winds of 35 to 45 mph may arrive with the storms, according to the NWS.

Lincoln County Democrats are holding their 2014 election year town caucuses Sunday, March 2 at four county locations.

A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board Feb. 10 attributed the sinking of the HMS Bounty in October 2012 largely on a poor decision by the ship’s captain.

Shaun and Crystal O’Brien of Waldoboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Connor.

A Waldoboro woman was arrested for robbery, burglary, and other charges early on Feb. 16 after allegedly driving off as an employee of the store she is said to have burglarized was hanging out of the vehicle’s window in an attempt to stop her.

Lincoln Academy has a new associate head of school on board to spearhead the private Newcastle high school’s efforts to finance capital projects and programs.

A Damariscotta woman faces a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident in connection with a hit-and-run in Damariscotta Feb. 12.

A Dresden small-business man and advocate for the fisheries industry hopes to challenge a three-term incumbent for a seat in the Maine House of Representatives.

The ice harvest at Thompson Ice House in South Bristol will feature hayrides, ice skating and refreshments today, Feb. 16.

Hagar Enterprises Inc. will continue to clear Damariscotta roads through the winter, but does not want Damariscotta to exercise its option to extend the contracts.

The Damariscotta Police Department is investigating a burglary at a 329 Main St. car wash the weekend of Feb. 1 and 2.

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Lincoln County Democrats Caucus Sunday March 2
Lincoln County Democrats are holding their 2014 election year town caucuses Sunday, March 2 at four county locations.

Republicans Hear Maine Heritage Policy Center CEO; Plan Caucus
J. Scott Moody, CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, spoke to the Lincoln County Republican Committee on Feb. 12 regarding the fiscal crisis facing Maine and the Center’s plan to deal with it.

Rematch Possible for Senate Seat
The race to represent Lincoln County in the Maine Senate will likely be a rematch of a 2012 race so close a recount was necessary.

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