In an effort to prevent tax increases, the RSU/MSAD 40 School Board and district voters approved a 2011/12 school budget that includes the elimination of several teaching and administrative positions.

Marine virologist Dr. Willie Wilson has been selected as the new director of Bigelow Laboratory’s Provasoli-Guillard National Center for the Culture of Marine Phytoplankton (CCMP).

Timothy and Christine Meter of Warren are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Nataleigh Elizabeth Meyer.

The Lincoln County News popular West Warren correspondent Marilyn Beane is currently under the weather. After visiting to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta for a few days last week, Marilyn was transferred to Windward Acres in Camden to begin rehabilitation.

A lively crowd packed a June 1 public hearing to argue the merits of Oxxfest, the July 31 concert at the Wiscasset Raceway that will feature Shinedown, Chevelle, and other popular rock bands and could attract 5,000-15,000 fans.

The Maine Forest Service and the National Weather Service have issued a red flag warning for the entire state of Maine (http://www.erh.noaa.gov/car/local_hazards.php).

Voters will consider the proposed RSU 40 school budget at a regional budget meeting 7 p.m. on June 1 at Medomak Valley High School.

Studio 18 would like to welcome Natasha Neal as a full-time stylist. Natasha is a 2006 graduate of Capilo Institute in Augusta. She was previously employed at Oasis, located in Boothbay.

The Bristol Board of Selectmen have asked the Lincoln County Sheriff to find out who slashed the mooring floats belonging to the Round Pond Harbormaster.

“I spoke to Lt. Rand Maker and he agreed to look into the matter,” said Selectman Bob Tibbetts.

Cooking food slowly by smoking it is nothing new, but Alex Nevens’ new custom made smoker is – and it produces mouth-watering wonders.

Alna residents concerned about the possibility of a conflict of interest in town roadwork offered suggestions as selectmen worked to resolve the issue during their meeting last Thursday night.

Convicted murders Earl “Buddy” Bieler, 25, and Corina Durkee, 43, both of Waldoboro, stood together for sentencing at 8:30 a.m. May 10 in Lincoln County Superior Court in Wiscasset.

For the fifth time this fiscal year, stakeholders in the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit (RSU 12) approved a 2009-’10 operating budget at a May 22 meeting at the Windsor School.

Warm weather has finally arrived, and Mainers are enjoying the fresh Maine air.

Maine law now prohibits smoking in all outdoor eating areas. This law applies to all outdoor eating establishments where food and drink is served to the public for consumption on the premises, including restaurants, bars, and snack bars.