An estimated 10 vehicles received damage after rocks from a locally owned masonry truck spilled out into the southbound lane on Interstate Rt. 95 in Biddeford early Wednesday morning last week.

A 19-year-old Whitefield woman who went missing last week is still unaccounted for at press time.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Britney Binns, 19, of Townhouse Road. Binns was reported missing by her family on Thurs., Oct. 8.

People generally take hearing for granted – and equally take for granted the ease with which they communicate through speech and accompanying gestures. For many however, bottom line and basic communication is a profound struggle, and not only for the deaf or profoundly hard-of-hearing, but for those who hear, but cannot speak.

Peapod jewelry artist Ronna Lugosch has added a new design to her collection of peapod designs. Called the Peapod Dragonfly, the 1-1/4-inch pin/pendant combination is available in sterling silver or 14k gold with black iridescent pearl “peas.”

Parents Sarah and Matthew Weaver of Nobleboro are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Brady Timothy Weaver.

Gordon and Sara Cheshire of Staten Island, N.Y. would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Christina M Cheshire to William E. Pierce, son of Bill and Linda Pierce, of South Bristol.

Jessica L. York, 31, of Damariscotta, operating while license suspended or revoked, $250.

Central Maine Power Company (CMP) has added new features to its telephone system to give customers faster response and more detailed information when reporting power outages.

Newcastle’s first motorized fire engine, a vehicle that helped protect the town for more than 30 years, is back in the town fire station after a 49-year absence.

“Old Engine No. 1,” a 1928 Maxim manufactured in Middleborough, Mass., was recently discovered and purchased by Newcastle’s Taniscot volunteer engine company for $5000.

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services has learned the first shipment of H1N1 vaccine will arrive late this week.

Despite a double whammy of rain and wind from Mother Nature, the Miles Memorial Hospital Rummage sale was a success.

Ruth Anne Bryant, the committee chair, said a preliminary estimate shows they have taken in $89,000 and the “take” is expected to be more than $90,000.

As of Tuesday, Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit (RSU) 12 officials had no plans to close the three Wiscasset schools due to an outbreak of influenza.

Angelia L. Anderson, 18, Newcastle, endangering the welfare of a child; endangering the welfare of a child; allow minor to possess or consume liquor, all transferred to jury trial.

Kieve welcomes Jean Haeger as the new director of The Leadership School. Haeger is very excited about the opportunity to collaborate with schools in Maine and beyond to deepen students’ learning experiences and help them build relationships, strengthen communication skills and take responsibility for difficult life choices.