Robert Bouchard, the superintendent of the Central Lincoln County School System, has been named one the state’s outstanding educational leaders by the Maine School Superintendents Association.

The award was given for his outstanding work on behalf of his students, his community, and his profession.

Maine business icon Robert H. Reny, 83, passed away July 24 at his home in Damariscotta following a long illness.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. July 30, at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the St. Patrick’s Permanent Lay Trust, P.O.33, Damariscotta, 04543.

Landowner Fred Bess of Waldoboro realized a dream six years in the making with a ribbon cutting ceremony July 15, officially opening the East Ridge Mobile Home Park on Lady Slipper Lane.

A feud over the ownership of the Alna firehouse escalated to explosive proportions this week with one selectman’s letter circulated among residents, followed by an opposing letter signed by six former and one incumbent selectmen.

County commissioners complained Tuesday about the costs to the county and few benefits they see in the entire state corrections unification plan.

Approximately 75 firefighters responded to a structure fire on Morang Cove Rd. in Nobleboro after a lightning strike July 2.

Alpha and Danyl Williams Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Alpha Norman Williams, III.

The following property transfers were recorded recently at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset:

Alna: Jayne E. Stockford to Shanon W. Cotta and Jill T. Cotta;

One of the region’s most visible landmarks returned home last Thursday when craftsmen delivered the stout timber framing for the steeple of the Damariscotta Baptist Church.

In addition to the soggy summer vacations, innumerable family outings and thousands of dollars in lost crops, the latest victim to run afoul of Mother Nature is the annual Miles Memorial Hospital League Rummage Sale.

A three-year long effort to provide housing for Lincoln County residents with developmental disabilities moved towards the construction phase Thursday.

The Wiscasset police have arrested two local men in connection with a fatal car accident that occurred in May.

On July 9, Lt. John Allen arrested Donald R. James, 45, and his son, Scott James, 18, both of Wiscasset. The men are charged with furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol.

The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee will convene this week for the grim task of fixing a budget situation that’s becoming worse by the day.

Phil and Nancy Shanholtzer, of Jefferson, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Shanholtzer, of Jefferson, to Randy Picard of Vassalboro. Randy is the son of Bob and Rhonda Picard, of Vassalboro.