Voters rejected the RSU 12 budget 591-431 in polling across the eight towns Tuesday.

The $26.6 million spending plan was the second attempt to adopt a budget, after the first budget failed on June 9.

Unofficial reports of a three car, tractor-trailer truck accident on the Wiscasset bridge indicated non-life threatening injuries to motorists involved in the crash around 1 p.m. today.

State Marine Patrol officials are searching for vandals who cut loose more than 200 lobster traps, valued at as much as $18,000, from a plum fishing spot in the Damariscotta River.

A revised Wiscasset highway department budget proposal totaling $672,550 prompted emotional exchanges from selectmen and public, pro and con, at the regular Tuesday selectmen’s meeting.

The Newcastle Board of Selectmen convened an emergency session at the town office Friday morning (July 3) to address damages left behind a fast moving storm Thursday night.

CJ and Carrie Pendleton, as well as big brother Ethan and big sister Ella, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Eva Grace.

Christmas Magic, a longtime merchant of downtown Boothbay Harbor, has opened an online web store. This new venture is to provide national exposure to the local store’s excellent product lines including its featured “Made in Maine” ornaments.

The opening will also offer customers who have visited the store during vacations to access high quality gifts year around, 24 hours a day.

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.