Elfido Marroquin-Aldana faces a lengthy prison sentence following his conviction in Lincoln County Superior Court Aug. 23.

A burglar or burglars broke into the Lincoln County Publishing Company the night of Aug. 26-27, stealing equipment and returnable cans from the Newcastle building.

Sheepscot Valley RSU 12 has scheduled three public hearings to hear comments on proposed changes to the local cost allocation process.

An investigation into a fire that destroyed a 36-foot lobster boat in Waldoboro June 21 is rapidly winding down because investigators are running out of leads.

Maine’s U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins have announced two new federal grants totaling $1,154,550 for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay.

According to Bremen resident, Judy Mohr, approximately 60 townspeople turned out to bid a happy retirement to Bremen Postmaster Scott Giguere and Assistant Postmaster Linda Autio, Aug. 2.

The Damariscotta River Association board of trustees has issued a nearly three-year-old statement regarding the departure of former Executive Director Mark DesMeules.

The managing partner of Pleasant Pond Mill LLC (PPM), Paul Kelley, who also serves as representative for Aquafortis Associates LLC, said the dam should be repaired by those who benefit from it.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office delivered a proposal to Damariscotta Aug. 24 to provide 24/7 law enforcement services in place of the Damariscotta Police Dept.

The Westport Island Withdrawal Committee met at the Town Office Aug. 20.

Four bidders will buy five properties from the town of Alna for $19,153.

Alna acquired the properties after the previous owners did not pay taxes or contact the town to make payment arrangements for three consecutive years.

The Edgecomb woman indicted on a charge of arson in November 2011 has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors and will not go to jail.

According to some Westport Island residents, a storm, seconds in duration, occurred on the island Aug. 3 in the early evening, felling numerous trees and causing property damage.

Former Damariscotta River Association Executive Director Mark DesMeules takes pride in the organization’s evolution and growth during his 10 years at the helm, from 1999-2009.