Ronald E. Williams of Wiscasset was granted a divorce from Bonnie Williams of Wiscasset on May 8. They were married in Phippsburg on Sept. 20, 2000.

Several hundred people crowed the shores of the Damariscotta River to watch a brilliant fireworks display, signaling the finale for Independence Day festivities. Thunderheads drifted off after people who flocked to the coastal town to celebrate had their share of rain.

Earl Bieler, 25, and Corinna Durkee, 43, appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Justice Andrew Horton on Thursday, and entered pleas of “not guilty” for the murder of Waldoboro resident Rachel Grindal.

The Rising Tide Co-op market moved across the street, but their journey took more than a year from the date they purchased the building. It took four months to rebuild it from Strong’s car dealership to a market and more than $500,000 in contributions to open the doors.

Rising Tide is scheduled to open today (Wed., July 22).

Governor John E. Baldacci today ordered that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thurs., July 30, in the towns of Newcastle and Damariscotta in remembrance of Robert H. Reny, founder of Renys.

Statehouse News ServiceThe demand for unemployment benefits in Maine remains high, but the state’s ability to serve them is improving.

Tiffany L. Marr and Christian Gifford of Warren are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Alexis Leigh Gifford.

Alna citizens have the potential of settling a growing controversy over ownership of the Alna firehouse and property on which it sits July 15.

The Gardiner Family and the employees of Damariscotta Hardware are pleased to announce the launch of a new website for their hardware store in Damariscotta. Owned and operated by the Gardiners for over 50 years, they joined with Do It Best 10 years ago and are now able to boast access to over 70,000 items with the click of a mouse.

A Damariscotta couple was arrested Monday after two sets of parents complained their daughters were given a variety of pills, marijuana and vodka in a weekend long party.

The schooner American Eagle suffered little damage following her encounter with a ledge Thursday.

The 92-foot long sailing vessel lost “a bit of paint,” but was not damaged. After a coast guard inspection, she was permitted to continue her cruise, said Senior Chief Petty Officer Chuck Chavtur.

Alison and Dave Bennett of Goffstown, N.H. are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Kyle Justin Bennett.

Despite the rain, the Damariscotta River Association’s seventh annual Great Salt Bay Music Festival was a smashing success.

A son, Abel Strongheart Pignatello, was born July 3 at 10:33 a.m. to Lauren Pignatello and Sean Pignatello at their home in Coopers Mills.