Lincoln County continues to weather the effects of former Hurricane Sandy early Tuesday morning, but conditions should continue to improve as the day goes on, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The HMS Bounty replica ship, recently in for repairs at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, has sunk offshore of North Carolina caught in the fierce seas generated by Hurricane Sandy, according to the US Coast Guard (USCG).

Lincoln Academy’s growing international program will improve education for local students by adding diversity and strengthening the school financially, Director of Admissions Sheryl Stearns said.

On Oct. 14, more than 700 walkers trekked though a rain-dampened Damariscotta to raise money for research to help prevent breast cancer in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

The defense rested at about 10:15 a.m. in the trial of the former Damariscotta man who stabbed two men in the municipal marking lot around 3 a.m. March 10.

Jim Grimes first saw Duck Puddle Campground more than 25 years ago, while traveling with his family. They loved the Nobleboro campground and soon became seasonal campers, little knowing that they would eventually own the place.

A plate glass window was smashed and jewelry stolen from Gold/Smith Gallery on Sept. 19, said Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Robert Hasch.

Charles A. Hayes, of Nobleboro, pleaded guilty, Oct. 1, to the felony charges of Class B aggravated assault and Class C assault against a victim under the age of six.

Three vehicles traveling on Rt. 1 were involved in an accident near Snead Spur in Newcastle on Oct. 19, according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Lt. Rand Maker.

Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Nobleboro and Waldoboro voters will notice a subtle change in ballots and a not-so-subtle change in the ballot box this Election Day.

The 3:05 p.m. advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Monday afternoon has narrowed down the time that elements of Hurricane Sandy are forecast have the most impact on Lincoln County. The strongest winds and most dangerous tidal surge are expected from Monday evening into Monday night, according to the NWS.

Maine Oyster Shucking Champ Ben Wolven, who won his crown at the Pemaquid Oyster Festival, placed eighth in a field of 15 top competitors at the US National Oyster Shucking Championship.

Lincoln County residents are reporting that they have felt an earthquake and the US Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 hit the area at approximately 7:22 p.m. Oct. 16.

Brandon B. Trank, the defendant in the Damariscotta double-stabbing trial, will testify in his defense this morning.