Damariscotta, after interviews with a trio of finalists June 18, has “discussions underway” with a single candidate for police chief, Town Manager Matt Lutkus said.

A 17-year-old male juvenile from Bristol has been charged with aggravated criminal mischief following damage to the athletic field behind the Bristol Consolidated School last week.

The bridge which connects Southport Island to the Boothbay peninsula which was briefly closed this afternoon is now open to marine traffic again and power has been restored, according to a Department of Transportation press release.

Casey Smith and Shawn Smith of Jefferson are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Alea Jewel Smith.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile from Bristol and charged him with aggravated criminal mischief in connection to vandalism of the athletic field behind the Bristol Consolidated School earlier this week.

A flood watch is in effect for Lincoln County and parts of Maine and New Hampshire today with the threat of heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

An inmate at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset has been hit with additional charges after he allegedly tried to convince witnesses to change their statements implicating him.

Two Dresden men face up to 20 years in federal prison if they are convicted of criminal charges filed in the U.S. District Court in Portland June 17.

An Edgecomb man has been summoned for alleged participation in a high-speed pursuit ending in a rollover in Wiscasset on May 9.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Complaints and investigationsOn June 13, Deputy Todd Chilton was dispatch to a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle in the Nobleboro area.

The man arrested by Waldoboro Police on June 13 and charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty in regard to the alleged abuse of a dog by shooting pellets or BB’s into the dog’s skin has been identified as Aaron Armstrong, 32, of Waldoboro.

Newcastle boatbuilder Chip Holmes has announced the launch of a unique boat that will soon ply the Damariscotta River, providing passengers with a great platform to enjoy a river cruise, or explore scenic river islands. The launch is set for 4 p.m. on Fri., June 28 at the Damariscotta Town Landing.

Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer at the Huntoon Hill Grange Hall on May 2, according to Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline.

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding strong thunderstorms impacting Lincoln and Knox counties through 4:45 p.m.