In results revealed by the Maine Republican Party Feb. 11, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney narrowly beat out Texas Congressman Ron Paul to win Lincoln County’s Republican caucuses Feb. 4.

Lincoln Academy girls’ swim team won the KVAC swimming championship Friday night at the Bath YMCA, for the second straight year.

Responding to an explosion in general assistance applications, Wiscasset General Assistance Administrator Lisa Garman is developing a plan to better organize Lincoln County’s many programs, organizations, and community resources.

Reid and Jessica Anderson of Dresden are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Peter Giles Anderson.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On Jan. 25, Deputy Kevin Dennison responded to a report of a burglary in the Jefferson area. The complainant stated that someone(s) had entered her home and stole her Acer Aspire laptop computer – value $479. Further investigation to follow.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Northern Shrimp Section closed the 48-day-old northern shrimp season Feb. 17 amid fierce industry opposition.

Imagine losing one’s job, one’s health insurance, maybe even one’s home.

Unfortunately this is the case for too many local residents as the poor economy continues to take its toll.

Bristol Consolidated School’s proposal to add a public pre-kindergarten program cleared a major hurdle Feb. 14 as the education budget earned the unanimous recommendation of the Bristol Budget Committee.

Five LA girls’ swim records fall

The Texas Flying Legends Museum, a group of flying enthusiasts dedicated to teaching World War II aviation history, has decided to make Wiscasset its permanent summer home. The group plans to house its squadron of restored World War II-era aircraft at the Wiscasset Municipal Airport and use it as base of operations for events throughout Maine.

Rodney Grady and Jessie Crawford of Jefferson are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Lucas Bridger Grady.

Damariscotta Police Department reports the following activity:

ComplaintsJan. 24, Officer Jason Warlick responded to two reports of erratic operations.

Former Ambassador to Haiti, Brian Dean Curran, spoke at Wiscasset’s First Congregational Church Feb. 18, giving those present a unique insight into the Caribbean nation following the devastating earthquake in 2010.

Brittany Prock and Richard Ward, of Rockland, are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Avery James Ward.