A one-car rollover accident on Route 27 in Wiscasset has stopped traffic in both directions this morning. Traffic is currently being rerouted around the scene, which is close to, and north of, the Huntoon Hill Road intersection.

Five fire departments, 10 apparatus, and about 40 firefighters battled a brush fire in the woods of Jefferson the afternoon of May 1 before finally stopping the spreading fire line, according to Jefferson Fire Chief Walter Morris.

Traffic will be reduced to one alternating lane along Route 128 (River Road) in Dresden and Woolwich again today due to paving, according to Department of Transportation press release.

The Westport Island RSU 12 Withdrawal committee is not happy with the recent proposal presented to them May 12, by the RSU Ad-hoc negotiating committee.

The Bremen Board of Selectmen will convene their regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. today, beginning a half-hour earlier than their usual 5 p.m. start.

Whitefield residents will vote at a special town meeting on Thursday, May 30 whether to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate an agreement to accept ownership of the Clary Lake dam.

Long-time Dresden Fire Chief Gerald Lilly is stepping down from his position as of June 30.

Darin and Serafina Carlucci of Bristol are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Linnea Marie.

Firefighters from several area departments are currently working to contain a brush fire near 437 Bunker Hill Rd. in Jefferson.

A Jefferson man wearing a firearm allegedly confronted a crew of construction workers Monday afternoon, leading to his arrest after a standoff with police.

The archaeological excavation of Fort Richmond is wrapping up in preparation for the construction of a new bridge connecting Dresden and Richmond across the Kennebec River.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Traffic complaintsCitizens and visitors of Lincoln County are encouraged to report on-going traffic complaints, such as speeding vehicles to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. To report an on-going traffic problem, please contact Sgt. Jason Nein at 882-7332 or by email at jnein@co.lincoln.me.us.

Sporting event cancellations for Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25.

Andy and Danielle Bernier of Jefferson, as well as their daughters Mackenzie and Alexis, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Jonathan Henry.