The National Weather Service (NWS) continues to keep a Tropical Storm Watch posted for coastal Lincoln County in regards to hurricane Earl, even though the storm forecast continues to improve.

Corey and Jessica Sukeforth of Appleton are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Amelia Mae.

According to an official statement, the Lincoln County Commissioners voted Wednesday morning, Sept. 15, to “immediately return Tim Pellerin to his active duties.”

South Bristol Fire Chief Robert “Mitch” Mitchell told the South Bristol Board of Selectmen that the pump on one of the department’s fire trucks “failed miserably” during a routine test.

Travis Crowley, 28, of Dresden, trafficking in prison contraband, 18 months in jail, all suspended, two years probation. A joint investigation found that Crowley was going to drop off 30 Suboxone tablets to a site in Friendship where a Maine State Prison inmate was working as a trustee. The inmate was then going to smuggle the pills into the prison and re-sell. Investigators and agents found the pills hidden before the inmate obtained them. Both subjects were arrested after the seizure of the pills.

Karen Colby of Boothbay Harbor was granted a divorce from Sean Colby on Aug. 24. They were married in Southport on June 26, 1993. Shared parental rights of two minor children.

Mariah Demmons and Eric Read of Warren are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Rowan Elizabeth Read.

Construction of a centrally located fire and rescue station in Whitefield got a boost Tuesday evening when selectmen set Thurs., Sept. 16 as the date contractors will be able to pick up bidding packets at the town office.

Central Maine Power Company is prepared for possible power outages with Hurricane Earl forecast to skirt the coast early Saturday morning.

Norman and Amber Palmer of Damariscotta are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Kaylee Marie Palmer.

Thanks to new folding tables downstairs, the Bremen Town House opened for a Harvest dinner on Sept. 18 – the first public dinner held there in more than 20 years, according to Bremen resident Diane O’Conner.

Parents Stan and Sue Griffin of Union and Neal and Cindy Shuman of Waldoboro, proudly announce the wedding of their daughter and son, Stephanie Griffin and Joel Shuman.

Weymouth House board member Jenny Pendleton has launched a “healthy snacks” for kids program to benefit children at the Bristol Consolidated School. Designed as a supplement to students who are enrolled in the free breakfast and lunch program, the bags are handed out every Friday afternoon in hopes of providing a healthier alternative to sugar filled junk food.

Matt Aceto and Lauren Bradley of Nobleboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Rowan Matthew Aceto.