The leaders of two Damariscotta churches say the decision by one church to share services and space with the other this winter will strengthen both.

Readers of LincolnCountyNewsOnline.com and The Lincoln County News E-Edition will see some improvements and additions beginning Weds., Jan. 30.

The members of the Damariscotta Fire Department and The Massasoit Engine Company elected veteran firefighter John Roberts fire chief at their annual meeting Jan. 8.

A dump truck hauling an excavator on a trailer went off the side of Route 1 in Edgecomb the morning of Jan. 30 and the driver was complaining of rib pain, according to Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter.

A Damariscotta mother was indicted last week after allegedly assaulting her 11-month-old daughter in November.

Stephanie Oliver and Cody Beal of Nobleboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Brooklyn LeAnn Beal.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory as a moderate snowstorm moves through Lincoln County. One area school is sending students home early, and drivers are using extra caution on snowy roads.

A ceremony to honor the Waldoboro Fire Dept. has been postponed until Tues., Feb. 12.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a $10,242,428 budget for 2013 at their meeting Dec. 28, 2012, according to Deputy Administrator of Budget and Finance Robert Mooney in a conversation on Dec. 31, 2012.

The Lincoln County News E-Edition will be new and improved when it is posted on Thurs., Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. The site will be much easier to navigate and read, with additional improvements as well.

According to the Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC), Maine is now experiencing wide-spread flu outbreaks, with 27 new outbreaks reported, 26 in long term care facilities, and one in a Maine hospital.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of a structure fire in Nobleboro Jan. 23 that left a family of five homeless.

Larry Arnold, 27, Whitefield, domestic violence assault, Two Bridges Regional Jail three months, probation partially revoked, probation continued.

Great Salt Bay Community School is considering measures to boost security, including surveillance cameras, a buzz-in system at the main entrance and a panic button.