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. Tuesday night.

The Damariscotta Board of Selectmen, at a special, Oct. 4 meeting, voted 5-0 to place a town charter amendment before citizens for a November vote.

A 16-by-8-foot antique painted curtain, found under the stage in the former home of Nobleboro Grange #369, will be offered for sale by the building’s new owner.

The Pemaquid Oyster Festival continues to be one of Damariscotta’s most popular attractions, attracting hundreds despite steady rain that turned into a downpour Sept. 30.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On Sept. 26, Deputy Matthew Day took a report of a theft of a paddle boat (described as a tan paddle boat, seats five – brand name Aqua Toy, value: $500) in the Nobleboro area. Further investigation if leads develop.

Damariscotta Police Department conducted two speed details on Church Street, one speed detail on Biscay Road, one speed detail on Bristol Road, six traffic controls at Great Salt Bay School, one bail check in, 28 property checks, issued 18 warnings and had six paperwork services in this one week period of time.

The Westport Selectmen have cancelled their October 29 meeting due to heavy weather generated by Hurricane Sandy, according to a field report from LCN reporter Dominik Lobkowicz.

Eight candidates for local seats in the Maine legislature engaged in spirited debate during the first night of The Lincoln County News‘ biannual candidates forum.

The First, N.A. has agreed to match Great Salt Bay School’s “Kids Make Change” campaign to raise money for a new school playground.

A burglar or burglars broke into Mike’s Place, in Newcastle, the night of Oct. 14-15 and stole cigarettes and “a few thousand” dollars in cash.

A friendly bet became a countywide collaborative fundraiser this week.

Mia Feltis, owner of Mia’s Shear Perfection, mentioned to Andrea Fossett Gray that she had been putting pink stripes in hair during October to raise awareness of Breast Cancer for a year or two.

An evening panel discussion was the highlight of the first annual Aging in Place Symposium Sept. 27 held at Mid-Coast Energy Systems Showroom, and featuring multiple professionals in a panel discussion format on “difficult dialogues.”

The majority of residents speaking at a Sept. 26 public hearing expressed support for the Damariscotta Police Department and some offered suggestions for a compromise.

For the second time in three years N.C. Hunt’s Lumber has earned industry accolades for safety.