Jane and Sam Kaler of Boothbay are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Silas Daniel Kaler.

October receipts to the state’s general fund are $26.8 million lower than projected and led by declines in income and sales tax revenue.

The swimming pool at Damariscotta Lake Farms, in Jefferson, is open for business. New managers Darlene and Pete Souza have been working around the clock to get the business up and running.

The longtime executive director of the Damariscotta River Association and his administrative assistant are on leave.

Both Mark DesMeules and his assistant Caeli Shadis have not been at the DRA headquarters for at least two weeks.

DRA officials declined to comment on the situation.

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.