Nobleboro voters, by a tally of 852-601, said they do not want the town to draft a fireworks ordinance.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for Lincoln County in regard to an approaching nor’easter. While this event is forecast to bring sustained winds in the 20-30 mph range and some mixed precipitation, it will be a minor event compared with the recent visit of Hurricane Sandy. The first precipitation from the storm is forecast to arrive Wednesday afternoon as rain and snow, then continue to develop during the overnight hours.

The Fire Marshal’s Office found several fire safety violations upon inspecting a local apartment complex Nov. 15 at the request of Newcastle’s code enforcement officer.

A recount in the District 51 Maine House race will take place next week, a spokeswoman for the Department of the Secretary of State said.

Samantha Flint and Shale Maynard of Waldoboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Kaylin Baylee Maynard.

The parents of Emily Mae Morris, of Jefferson and Nyack, N.Y., and Bret Joseph Butterfield, of Newcastle, are proud to announce their engagement.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has confirmed a body was recovered at the scene of an early morning structure fire on Turner Road in Bremen Saturday.

Monhegan Island voters overwhelmingly supported Newcastle Democrat Mick Devin, with 45 votes to six for Damariscotta Republican Buzz Pinkham, in the race for the District 51 seat in the Maine House of Representatives.

Devin leads the District 51 race, 1561-1421.

Tyler and Amanda Batty of Cushing are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Noah Roman Batty.

The withdrawal of Wiscasset from Sheepscot Valley RSU 12 may take another year to complete, and Westport Island’s withdrawal may take an unspecified amount of time after that, based on the first meeting between RSU 12 officials and Westport Island’s withdrawal committee on Nov. 27.

The fifth annual Edgecomb Toy Drive is about to get underway, said Jessica Chubbuck, the program’s coordinator.

The Bristol Board of Selectmen, at its Nov. 13 meeting, agreed to sell a half-acre property at 687 Benner Rd. to Dean Russell for $1000.

The Bremen Board of Selectmen agreed, Nov. 1, to extend the application period for the position of deputy town clerk.

Bath Savings Institution honored employees for exceptional service and commitment to customer relationships at its Annual Employee Recognition Night Oct. 24.