On June 5, a legislative committee sided with residents in some of the state’s western mountains in their fight to have more say over the construction of industrial wind towers in their backyards.

Nicholas and Lucinda Tilas of Wiscasset are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Sue Tilas, to Sumner Ames Averill, son of Wayne and Peggy Averill of Alna.

Damariscotta voters retained parking officers, approved a property maintenance ordinance and reduced the hours of a police department position at annual town meeting June 12.

Summer is officially here and Sullivan Tire wants drivers to hit the road for some summer fun. Starting this week, Sullivan Tire is holding a month long contest for a “Summer Road Trip Package.”

On June 19, Maine Senate Democrats sidelined an effort to give residents of the state’s most rural areas a say in whether wind towers are built in their communities.

Ronald Miller will take a seat on the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen, after citizens in June 11 balloting chose the Dutch Neck resident over Robert Butler and Darrell Goldrup in a 264 to 237 to 61 vote.

The Regional School Unit/Maine School Administrative District 40 Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Medomak Middle School Principal Benjamin Vail, with regret

The Damariscotta Police Department responded to 145 calls including motor vehicle stops, arrests, calls for service, etc. during this one week period of time and reports the following activity:

Arrest/summonsesJune 5, Ronald L. Hopkins, 58, of Damariscotta, was summoned to court for owner or keeper of a dangerous dog.

The Lincoln County Animal Shelter has alerted police about a case of animal cruelty involving a dog brought to the shelter 10 days ago.

The town of Damariscotta will continue the search for its next police chief after a breakdown in negotiations with the top candidate for the position.

Several Chapman Street residents hope to convince the town of Damariscotta to scuttle a plan to build a sidewalk along the road with federal money. An advisory committee will meet at the Damariscotta town office Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, or DLWA, said farewell to Alan Railsback at a retirement celebration at Damariscotta Lake Farms Restaurant’s banquet facility in Jefferson June 7.

Medomak Valley High School will hold their spring sports awards on Monday June 10 at 7 p.m. Medomak Middle School will hold their spring sports awards on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline reports the following activities:

Arrests and summonsesJune 11, Johnny Ray Johnson, 58, of Wiscasset, was arrested for domestic violence assault with a prior conviction.