Newly appointed Fire Chief Tim Pellerin presented his vision for the town’s newly consolidated fire department at Monday night’s meeting of the Whitefield Board of Selectmen.

Voters in the Lincoln County Towns followed statewide trends in selecting Republican Paul LePage to oppose Democrat Elizabeth (Libby) Mitchell in the November race for governor.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tornado Watch for Lincoln County on Sat. that was effective until 10 p.m. A Tornado Watch means that the environment contains the elements needed to produce a tornado. In the event that a tornado is produced or that it’s production is imminent, the NWS will issue a Tornado Warning.

Three candidates are contesting two open seats on the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen. Both seats are for a three-year term.

Tracey and Brad Schaaf of Damariscotta are pleased to announce the birth of their newest grandchild, Charlotte Olivia Buchanan.

Tomorrow, June 26, the Maine Games kicks off with their State Cross Country Championships at Medomak Valley High School.

The Lynch Road reconstruction project in Newcastle is scheduled to begin June 28 with a substantial completion date of Sept. 11, town officials said Monday.

After 11 years as the principal of Wiscasset High School, Susan Poppish will retire this week.

“It’s been a good ride here,” Poppish said. “It’s been a lot of fun, but I’m ready to slow down a little bit.”

The just completed recount in the race for the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen has confirmed the initial results tallied on June 8 with one slight change.

AOS 93 alternative learning teacher Mrs. Maureen Trial (a.k.a. Mrs. T) was honored with the Commissioner’s Recognition Award during a ceremony held at the Blaine House in Augusta May 25.

The Nobleboro Central School Board has named Ann Hassett of Waldoboro as the school’s new principal.

Damariscotta voters will go to the polls on June 8 to elect members of the Board of Selectman, one member of the Great Salt Bay School Board and one member of the board of the Great Salt Bay Sanitary District.

The latest proprietor of the Pemaquid Beach snack bar hopes to attract beachgoers with a classic mix of quality food, low prices and entrepreneurial innovation.

Looking forward to a relaxing boat ride this weekend with an ice chest full of cold beer? Better think again.