During a regular meeting of the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority Nov. 10, Ron Smith of RHR Smith accounting warned the Board to expect another tough year.

James R. Clark, 34, Alna, operate after habitual offender revocation, two priors, Dept. of Corrections 17 months, probation revoked; operate after habitual offender revocation, prior, Dept. of Corrections 17 months, probation revoked.

Nika Grace Jensen was born on Oct. 20 to grateful parents, Dr. Charmaine Jensen and Dr. Mark Jensen of Belfast.

In what she describes an exchange of empathy, Wiscasset high school educator and student council advisor Deb Pooler has organized a cultural exchange with students of the Passamaquoddy Native American tribe at Pleasant Point Nov 6. Wiscasset and Passamaquody students will take part in an experiential learning program designed to teach young people methods of non-violence and conflict resolution. While the trip does relate to the ongoing debate over the current Wiscasset High School mascot, Pooler is careful to note that the exchange isn’t meant as a political endeavor.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Rt. 1 in Edgecomb.

At this time Rt. 1 in Edgecomb is closed to both north and southbound traffic. For now, the public is being asked to seek alternate routes. More details will follow as soon information becomes available.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Oct. 26, Deputy Brian Collamore took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle on Center Street, Nobleboro. The complainant stated that sometime between the previous night and this morning, someone(s) slashed the tire to her vehicle. The approximate replacement value is $100. Further investigation will follow as any new leads come forth.

Kruger Energy, the Quebec-based company that bought the hydroelectric plant in Damariscotta Mills, a parcel that includes the Damariscotta Mills fish ladder, plans to contribute to the ongoing restoration of the ladder.

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

ComplaintsNov. 8, Officer Jeffery Fuller is investigating a report from the Maine Eastern Railroad of the theft of propane and propane tank.

Lee and Becca Smith of Nobleboro are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Otis Ames Smith.

Kristie Clark, a 20-year teaching veteran and Lincoln Academy graduate, recently received one of the nation’s preeminent teaching awards, The Milken Family Foundation’s National Educator Award for excellence in teaching.

During a regularly scheduled meeting Oct 14, RSU 12 Board of Directors determined any decision regarding the continued use of the controversial term “Redskin” as Wiscasset High School’s mascot was ultimately up the school itself.

Newcastle town officials expressed concern about the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Highway Simplification Study at an Oct. 25 meeting of the Newcastle Board of Selectmen.

Fire destroyed a mobile home in Waldoboro during the night of Oct. 15.

No one was home at 340 Flanders Corner Rd. when Waldoboro fire fighters arrived at the scene to find the mobile home fully engulfed in flames, said Waldoboro Fire Chief Paul Smeltzer.

Following general approval at a public hearing, the Town of Bremen will place an item on the Nov. 2 ballot asking voters to approve a recall ordinance, which would create a process for voters to remove any elected town official whom they deem is not adequately serving the town.