The Department of Transportation brought groundbreaking technology and a project update to a March 22 meeting about the replacement of the swing bridge in South Bristol.

Ashwood Waldorf School announces the spring session of its parent/child class for children ages 18 months through three years old and their parent or caregiver.

The Waldoboro Police report the following activities from the previous week:

Arrests/SummonsesFeb. 27, Chief William Labombarde arrested Joshua Trott, 27, of Waldoboro on a domestic violence assault.

State Police are looking for a new $40,000 tractor that was stolen early this morning from a sales lot in Union.

Two young farmers have moved their farm to Bremen and hope their unique business model will serve as an example for beginning farmers across the state.

The Grand Tour, an annual bicycle trip 2000 cyclists strong, plans to visit Newcastle in August.

A fast response by Waldoboro rescue crews and a little heroism on the part of Waldoboro Fire Chief Paul Smeltzer saved the life a Waldoboro woman last night.

Alewives have reportedly started their run this year in Dresden.

Union Historical Society holds its first meeting 2012 at the Robbins House at 343 Common Rd., on Union Common, at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., March 7.

A two-car accident on Bath Road in Wiscasset March 25 sent four individuals to area hospitals.

The Nobleboro man who led a Damariscotta Police officer on a high-speed chase last fall will serve 60 days in jail and two years of probation.

A helicopter and pilot from the Maine Forest Service has joined in the search for 12-year-old Micah Thomas of Dresden, who has been missing since he stepped off a school bus Wednesday afternoon. Authorities have also scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m. Thursday to update the public on the search effort. A reporter for The Lincoln County News will be in attendance at the press conference, and any information obtained will be posted on the website as soon as possible.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has declared a structure fire in Boothbay Harbor Sunday afternoon to be of suspicious origin.

Bristol Consolidated School students in grades 3-7 are learning foreign language skills in a unique program designed to provide instruction on a shoestring budget.