The South Bristol town meeting limped into history Tuesday as just 30 residents stuck around for the final budget vote.

Recognize group and organization volunteers – and perhaps win a pizza party from Amato’s Pizza. Visit VolunteerMaine.org and click on the “Volunteer Meter” to record the number of volunteers and volunteer hours for one’s organization.

The Board of Directors of Damariscotta Bank & Trust Co. (DB&T) recently announced the appointment of Sally Teele to the position of Vice President & Information Systems Officer.

All Lincoln County households should have power restored by Tues. night, according to Gail Rice, a spokesperson for the Central Maine Power Co. (CMP). Rice made the promise during a phone call with a reporter from The Lincoln County News on Tues. morning, adding that “we have pushed additional resources in to Lincoln County” to accomplish the goal.

The much anticipated return of S. Fernald’s Country Store will be celebrated Thurs., April 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its new location, 50 Main St. in Damariscotta.

Jefferson Fire and Rescue Chief Sheridan Bond, 55, announced to fellow firefighters during an annual fire department meeting Thursday night he is officially resigning from his position as chief.

According to RSU 12 School Supt. Greg Potter, if the Somerville School wants to avoid being closed, new cost-savings recommendations will have to be adopted before the start of the new school year.

About 40 people packed into the meeting room at the town office in Nobleboro on March 3 for a meeting about shoreland zoning with the Board of Selectmen and the Code Enforcement Officer.

Waldoboro Police arrested two 19-year-old Friendship residents on drug related charges March 3.

Stephen and Ashley Bonang are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Hailey May Bonang.

The Wiscasset Police report the following activities from the previous week:

ComplaintsFeb. 23, Lt. Allen assisted business with escort on Gardiner Rd. Officer Simmons provided a compliance check on Gardiner Rd.

Damariscotta Police Chief Drake would like to make citizens aware of a possible fraud on Craig’s List. A citizen reported that she received an official looking check from a company by the name of CIBC for a supposed over-payment. Please be cautious of this type of activity.

Penny Johnston of Waldoboro has received accolades from around the country since she founded the Maine Float-Rope Company in March 2009.

On Monday, Bristol voters rejected a move to eliminate the town’s highway department, and on Tuesday, cut a teacher position during the business portion of town meeting.