A new bill to offer reductions in fines to people who do not contest their traffic summons may save police departments money but could also reduce state revenues from fines and surcharges.
Closings Already Announced as Tuesday Forecast Gets Worse
What may be the last winter storm of the season is packing more punch than originally forecast, according to the National Weather Service. Forecast snowfall totals have gone up to 10 to 14 inches and winds are now forecast to gust at 25 mph, according to the NWS. The storm is expected to impact both the morning and evening commutes, according to forecasts.
Gun Rights Activists Gather In Wiscasset
Around 200 people, some visibly armed with a variety of firearms, attended a gun rights rally in Wiscasset March 9 that focused on combating seven bills concerning concealed weapons permits presented by Rep. Tim Marks, D-Pittston.
Fire Called Out Emergency Crews in Waldoboro
Waldoboro and Friendship fire and emergency personnel responded to a private residence in the vicinity of 1800 Finntown Rd. in Waldoboro for a structure fire, reported to be in the walls of the single family home, March 6.
Miller – Oliver
Rachael Miller and J.W. Oliver are pleased to announce their engagement. Miller is the daughter of Dr. Garth Miller and Holly Miller of Edgecomb and Ann LeSuer of Nobleboro.
Somerville Elects New Town Clerk, Other Officials
Somerville residents will see a new face behind the town clerk’s desk, after voters elected outgoing selectman Martha Staples to that position March 29.
County Weighs Full-Time Animal Control
Lincoln County towns struggle to manage animal control expenses and high turnover, while their animal control officers say they receive low pay and poor training.
Lincoln County Government Offices Closed Tuesday
Lincoln County government offices will be closed Tuesday, March 19, in light of the impending snowstorm.
Questions Remain About Damariscotta Chief’s Demotion
A one-page agreement signed by Damariscotta’s town manager and deputy police chief reveals some details but also raises questions about an investigation before his demotion.
Newcastle Square Realty Welcomes Associate
James Cosgrove, executive vice president of Newcastle Square Realty is pleased to announce the addition of Julie L. Simmons to the firm’s roster of broker associates.
Projects Look To Improve Wiscasset Traffic
Between last year’s road safety audit and the current development of the Bath Road Master Plan, traffic on Route 1 in Wiscasset is getting a long, hard look.
Sequestration Manifests in Midcoast With Early Closure of Head Start Programs
The more than $85 billion in cuts for 2013 from the federal government’s sequestration that took effect on March 1 has begun rearing its head locally in the form of an early closure of local Head Start programs.
Family Escapes Waldoboro Structure Fire
A family of four is safe, after the Waldoboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 992 Winslow Mills Rd. March 16.
Bristol Postpones Annual Town Meeting
Bristol plans to postpone day two of annual town meeting, the “open” part of the meeting, for a week due to reports of inclement weather.
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