Midnight Oil, a full service fuel and energy supply company based in Newcastle, is changing its name effective May 1 to Midnight Energy.

Oliver’s at Cozy Harbor wharf, Southport Island, opened over the Memorial Day weekend due to the generosity of Paul Coulombe.

Extremely frightened Beagle-mix male dog is missing.

He’s being fostered for Tall Tail Beagle Rescue and has gotten away. Sadly, he was an abused dog, and is very frightened of people, but likes animals.

Responders from the Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard and Moran Environmental Recovery will participated in a boom deployment exercise on the Penobscot River on Tues., May 22 and Wed., May 23.

Proud parents Krystle and Christian Gagne of Brunswick, are pleased to announce the birth of a baby girl, Libby Andrea Gagne.

Whitefield’s Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief have both announced plans to retire from their positions town’s fire department, effective June 30.

A recent inspection of Wolf Ledge Refuge and Education Center, in Bristol, revealed neglect and “unacceptable” conditions at the wolf hybrid sanctuary, according to a report by Bristol interim Animal Control Officer Mike Witte.

The Union Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a roadside cleanup on Sat., May 5 rain or shine.

Roberta “Robin” Mayer is running for the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen as a write-in candidate.

At their May 17 meeting, the South Bristol Board of Selectmen set the 2012 mil rate at $3, 20 cents less than the previous year.

A crash on Rt. 1 in Edgecomb Monday delayed traffic when a motorcycle and car collided around 3:30 p.m.

Ryan and Jasmine McNelly of Waldoboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Brayden Wayne.

Waldoboro residents gathered to meet the nine individuals running for three Waldoboro Board of Selectmen seats, May 2 at the American Legion Hall.

On April 26, Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 Board of Directors met at the Whitefield School to consider the proposed budget for FY 2012-13.