New Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline, formally of the Hooksett Police Dept. in Hooksett, N. H., was ceremonially sworn in at the opening of the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting Sept. 6.

Damariscotta signed a 15-year contract with Time Warner last week, while Newcastle continues to negotiate terms with the cable giant.

The construction of the Newcastle Harbor House, the office building/condominium project at 75 Main St., will resume next week, the developer said Sept. 27.

Yesterday, Sunday, was quite a quiet day for me, for a wonder.

Nicholas Paulino and Deborah Russell of Jefferson are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Nevan Russell Paulino.

The state’s plans for the Johnston Hill Fire Tower, a Bremen landmark, remain unclear as a potential demolition date – Thurs., Sept. 15 – fast approaches.

The Bremen Conservation Commission recently made a last-ditch effort to resume talks with Marc and Barbara Adams, the owners of the Johnston Hill Fire Tower property.

Liam Gilbert, the nine-year-old Bremen boy rushed into surgery last month after a car hit his bicycle, is enjoying a speedy and complication-free recovery at home.

James and Samantha Knightly of Boothbay are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Isabelle Mae Knightly.

A Westport Island homeowner was sent to the hospital Sunday morning after a fire erupted in his modular, ranch style house.

The Maine House has given its initial approval to a compromise on congressional redistricting, with the new plan offered by the majority Republicans now being accepted by the Democrats.

Sarah Bailey and Jeremy Simmons of Damariscotta are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Valorie Grace Simmons.

Gov. Paul LePage has nominated Pattie Aho, of Newcastle, for a permanent role as the commissioner of the Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP).

On Sept. 6, Friends of the Coast hosted a potluck dinner and reception in Newcastle for the participants in the “Walk for Fukushima.”

Sean and Lea McGregor of Bremen are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Tabitha Emilia Alice McGregor.