A Waldoboro resident walked free after a tree had landed in his lap while working in the woods off Lone Wolf Drive, said town officials. According to Darryl McKenney, town assessor’s agent who assists the fire department, Chuck Flint was on a tractor when the tree fell on him and landed in his lap.

The Waldoboro Board of Appeals denied Central Maine Power’s requested height variance during their Dec. 17 meeting, said Planning and Development Director Patrick Wright.

The Community Energy Fund, which helps provide fuel assistance for some Lincoln County residents, has started a program to help weatherize some homes.

A former Miles Home Healthcare office worker has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of theft.

Chad Dumais and Elizabeth Freeman-Dumais are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Lily Marie Dumais.

School and town officials on the Sheepscot River peninsula concerned about education funding cuts gathered at the Edgecomb Town Hall Tuesday night.

The Wiscasset Police report the following:

IncidentsOn Nov. 17, Lt. Allen assisted business with escort on Rt. 1, received complaint of theft of a firearm on Rummerill Road, stopped vehicle for traffic offense on Lowelltown Road, and investigated juvenile problem at the high school.

For the record, Rosie, a year and a half old Aussie Shepherd dog, is fine after going for a ride on the waves.

Patricia’s Closet, Damariscotta’s source for intimate clothing and accessories, has announced that the company’s retail location, at 74 Main Street, will be closing its doors at the end of December.

Wood left behind by crews working to clear power lines belongs to the owners of the property on which the limbed and cut trees grow, according to the Central Maine Power Company.

Downeast Energy’s Hallowell office traditionally gets into the holiday spirit by holding a Yankee swap with employees. This year they decided to extend their generosity to a community family.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Finn and Robin Schnur, Chicago, Ill., announce the birth of their son, Ulysses Caughren Finn on Dec. 13, in Chicago.

The Wiscasset Water District wants the town to join in a three-party effort to overhaul the sewer system, water system, storm drains and paving on Main St. and Federal St. Water District officials gave a presentation to the board asking for the town’s participation during the regular Tuesday night Board of Selectmen meeting.

Central Maine Power Company (CMP) is getting ready for a winter storm forecast to come through the area Wednesday.