Waldoboro Police Officer Jeremy Joslyn was commended Feb. 26 for his efforts to save the life of a man during the Feb. 9 blizzard.

Hugh Thompson of Southport and Sherri Thompson of Southport were granted a divorce on Jan. 15. They were married in Southport on Aug. 27, 2003. Shared parental rights of one minor child.

The cause of death is still unknown in the case of a man found dead, Feb. 10, in the woods near Winslows Mills Road in Waldoboro.

As blizzard conditions and heavy snow accumulates this weekend, Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette reminds Mainers to take precautions to prevent serious injuries while removing snow from driveways and roofs.

Students were evacuated at Medomak Valley High School following the discovery of a bomb threat at the school on Manktown Road shortly after noon on Friday.

Brian and Cashel Fanslau of Alna are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Isabel Mae.

The board of trustees of St. Andrews Hospital is planning to unveil a new vision for a health care system in the Boothbay region, according to a Jan. 31 press release.

The cause of problems with one of two septic tanks at Jefferson Village School is under investigation, while the school remains open.

A Damariscotta man will serve six months in jail for his role in burglaries and thefts at three Newcastle businesses, including Lincoln County Publishing Company.

A Somerville man was charged in Knox County Jan. 29 with burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, after a Dec. 19 incident in Warren.

Lincoln County seems to be weathering the current blizzard with a minimum of damage. There were the usual minor vehicle accidents, along with school and business closures, but no major incidents have been reported at the time of this posting.

Clifton Hannah Jr., 47, of Wiscasset, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old juvenile female, according to a news release from Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline.

Justin Vosmus and Danielle Reed of Friendship are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Elton Thomas Vosmus.

Barbara and Richard Kent, who still lovingly hold hands, will celebrate 70 years of marriage on February 7. “They have been 70 wonderful years. I married the most amazing woman,” Richard said in a recent interview in the couple’s Waldoboro home, sitting high above the Medomak River.