Isabel Macomber began considering the idea of a time bank when she was part of the transition town movement in Damariscotta.

Bremen’s new deputy town clerk wants to put her private-sector experience to use as a public employee. Kelly Clancy said she has worked from home in recent years and is looking forward to being among the residents of her town.

In a straw poll at the Dec. 13 meeting of the Sheepscot Valley RSU 12 Board of Directors, only half of the members present indicated they would support engaging in a conversation about administering a standalone Westport Island school district, even if there was no increase in cost to other RSU towns.

James Davis, 27, the Chippendale dancer who grew up in Jefferson and now lives in Las Vegas, attributed all his positive moments to the good friends he had back in Jefferson.

Susan Doray, 28, of Wiscasset, was arrested on Dec. 4 by Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline on charges of unauthorized use of property and violation of conditions of release, according to a department press release.

The decision to contract for rehabilitation services at Cove’s Edge, effective Jan. 1, will not negatively impact employees or patients, a Lincoln County Healthcare spokesman said.

A storm front originally forecast to pass south and east of Maine has shifted to a more westerly direction, ramping up the National Weather Service (NWS) alert status for Lincoln County and forecast to bring in 6 to 12 inches of snowfall by Sunday morning.

Daniel Barter, 21, Boothbay, domestic violence assault, $300, Two Bridges Regional Jail 90 days, all suspended, probation six months.

Last month, the Damariscotta Fire Dept. became the first fire department to renew the Maine Dept. of Labor’s Safety and Health Award for Public Employers.

Waldoboro Police Dept. report the following:

Waldoboro officers responded to 140 calls for service; and include the following:

Complaints and investigationsNov. 27, Officer Sean Kozer is investigating a complaint from Moody’s Diner of the theft of a generator.

Four students of Wiscasset schools were honored in the Blaine House on Dec. 18 for their artwork, which will be on display in Augusta until March as part of the Fall 2012 Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibition.

The costs for Wiscasset to operate its own standalone school district remain unknown following the Dec. 6 meeting of the Wiscasset Withdrawal Committee.

Indoor skating and hockey are now available year round in Wiscasset, but Zamboni operators need not apply.

The Damariscotta Board of Selectmen will consider whether to place a property maintenance ordinance before residents at annual town meeting.