The Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority held their bi-monthly meeting July 11 at the Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset. Under discussion was the fiscal year 2013 budget and educating the legislature.

No one was seriously injured in a car-bicycle collision on Rt. 1 in Newcastle in front of the Sherman Marsh rest area shortly after 11 a.m. July 5.

A dog that has been on the loose in the downtown area of Waldoboro is causing concerns among residents and authorities. The Waldoboro Police Dept., which has been searching for the dog with the Waldoboro Animal Control Officer, has been unable to confirm reports that the animal is a wolf hybrid.

The Waldoboro Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee were unable to reach consensus, July 12, on adjustments to four warrant articles that failed at the polls earlier this year.

A two-car collision on Rt. 1 in Waldoboro has temporarily affected northbound and southbound traffic.

Somerville residents and their guests enjoyed a celebration as the town celebrated its 15th annual Somerville Day, July 21.

Aaron Blackman, 28, Boothbay, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Dept. of Corrections two years, all but 30 days suspended, probation two years, restitution $1500.

Waldoboro Town Manager John Spear and Shellfish Committee member Glen Melvin have written to a Maine Dept. of Agriculture official, asking for assistance in protecting the town’s clam fishery.

Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Tim Pellerin will wrap up a productive seven years in the position Fri., July 6.

At 2:32 p.m. Sunday the National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement regarding a line of thunderstorms advancing on Lincoln County, warning that hail up to ¼ inch in diameter, excessive cloud to ground lightning and gusty winds of 35 to 45 mph could accompany these storms. Radar images monitored at 2:40 p.m. indicated a large weather system tracking directly toward Damariscotta, Nobleboro and Waldoboro.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a sweepstakes telephone scam that has already cost an elderly local woman thousands of dollars.

Boothbay wants the MaineHealth Board of Trustees to reject a Lincoln County Healthcare proposal to close the St. Andrews Hospital and Healthcare Center emergency department.

A daughter, Alice Rose Donaldson, was born July 16 to Brittany Gill and Andrew Donaldson at their home in Round Pond. She weighed 7 lbs. and .1 oz. and was 19-¼ inches long.

The Wiscasset Police Dept. report the following activity:

Complaints and investigationsJune 24, Officer Michael Smith issued a warning for speed on Gardiner Road.