Waldoboro police are investigating a break in at Waltz Pharmacy in downtown Waldoboro on Oct. 9 at around 5 a.m.

The First has recently bestowed a donation in the amount of $2500 to Lincoln Academy’s Laptops for LA program. Dan Daigneault, President and CEO of The First Bancorp presented the check to Kathe Cheska, Development Director at Lincoln Academy.

Herbert Burnham, 32, South Bristol, illegal possession of firearm, Department of Corrections four years, all suspended, probation two years; cultivating marijuana, $400; unlawful possession of scheduled drug, $400.

Bruce Hyman, the planning consultant Waldoboro hired to facilitate the visioning process they’ve been working this year, presented the final draft of the Waldoboro Community Visioning to the Board of Selectmen at their regular meeting Oct. 26.

A pink-spotted tide of over 1000 people rippled over the hill on Main Street in Damariscotta on Oct. 17 in a collective effort to raise money for breast cancer research. Under a crisp, blue sky, the buoyant crowd made their way along a three-mile trek through town.

Olde Bristol Days, the annual festival featuring fireworks, lobster boat races, live music and other attractions, might move from Colonial Pemaquid to Pemaquid Beach next year.

Olde Bristol Days, the annual festival featuring fireworks, lobster boat races, live music and other attractions, will likely move from Colonial Pemaquid to Pemaquid Beach next year.

Firefighters from six departments responded to a structure fire at the home of longtime Wiscasset residents William and Sheryl Thayer on Sept 30. A passing motorist noticed the ranch style house at 302 Foye Rd. engulfed in flames and called 911 around 1:10 p.m.

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.

At an informal ceremony at Romeo’s Pizza in Damariscotta on Oct. 6, Sen. David Trahan of Waldoboro received the Maine Merchants Association’s annual Government Service Award.

John McManus, president of the John Birch Society, scanned the packed basement room of Waldoboro’s First Baptist Church on Sept. 13 and said, “people in Maine are ready for the truth.” His presentation, “Stealing The American Dream, How Illegal Immigration Affects You” drew a large and boisterous crowd who came to hear McManus address the hot button political issue of immigration.