On Sept. 4, Wiscasset Board of Selectmen briefly addressed a state law that provides for municipalities to create a local ordinance allowing senior citizens facing property foreclosures due to delinquent taxes to remain in their homes.

The following property transfers were recorded recently at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset:

Alna: Paul J. Ouellette, Jacqueline E. Ouellette and Jacqueline E. Ouelette to James A. Kipfer and Carrie G. Kipfer;

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Ken Mason told the Lincoln County Commissioners Sept. 4 that LCSO Lt. Rand Maker will submit a 2012 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) request, to buy equipment, most probably on-person video cameras.

South Bristol’s annual report has placed second in its population group and received the “Superior Award” in the 2012 Maine Municipal Association Municipal Report Competition.

Franklin and Joanna Holland of Bristol are happy to announce the marriage of Joanna’s son Tristram Carver to Marina Landis Aug. 18.

About 30 people, including the principal players, attended an open forum on a proposed Damariscotta Charter amendment Sept. 12 at Skidompha’s Porter Meeting Hall.

Wiscasset Board of Selectmen handled various action items during their Sept. 4 meeting including approving a credit card system, discussing proposed ordinance changes, and transfer station fees.

Thomas Annis, 47, Portland, violating protective order, Two Bridges Regional Jail, 24 hours.

A Bristol man faces six felony charges of burglary, receiving stolen property and theft in connection with the Aug. 26-27 burglary of two Newcastle businesses.

Newcastle Publick House LLC, the owner of the Newcastle Harbor House condominium project, will apply for a permit necessary to complete exterior construction next month.

At their Sept. 24 meeting, the Dresden Selectmen received bids for snow plowing and sanding of town facilities as well as painting the town office said Selectman David Probert.

A Lincoln County Grand Jury has indicted Arline Lawless, 25, on a charge of intentional or knowing murder in the July 21 shooting of Norman Benner, 34.

Mexicali Blues is moving temporarily while excited to begin construction on their new Newcastle store. The popular store will operate temporarily in Damariscotta beginning this week located at the former Animal House space at 372 Main St., Bus Rt. 1.

Meghan J. Brann, 22, Farmington, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer; burglary; criminal trespass, all dismissed.