The Charrette is underway in Damariscotta.

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) has announced the launch of a monthly newspaper-format publication – dedicated to Maine’s lobster industry – that will go out to all of Maine’s roughly 5800 lobstermen.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Whitefield woman.

Britney Binns, 19, of the Townhouse Road in Whitefield, was reported missing by her family on Thurs., Oct. 8.

A Camden National Bank security group discovered on Oct. 16 an employee engaged in “a series of improper and unauthorized transactions” that amounted to approximately $850,000.

A group of first graders and kindergarteners stopped at the Bristol fire station the other day to learn about safety and meet a few friendly firefighters.

For a bunch of Wiscasset Middle School students, tromping outdoors to follow a stream was an excellent way to pay attention last Wednesday.

Officials eased visitation bans at the Two Bridges Regional Jail Friday after consulting with the Maine state health officials.

The seasonal influenza clinics for MSAD #40 students scheduled for the following dates have been cancelled.

The swine flu virus has hit the Two Bridges Regional Jail, with one employee sent home after coming down with a confirmed case of the H1N1 virus, while four others were sent home with flu-like symptoms.

The Damariscotta Police Department reports the following activity:

IncidentsSept. 30, Officer Jennifer Mitkus assisted a citizen with a trespass issue.

Accompanied by Rep. Jon McKane (R-Newcastle) officials from Damariscotta and Newcastle huddled with state Dept. of Transportation Commissioner David Cole Friday, trying to convince him to help out with the local roads.

Updated information on the availability of H1N1 will be posted online at www.maineflu.gov later today.

Two people accused of murder and assault in Waldoboro may go to trial next spring.

The Lincoln Academy Eagles defeated Oak Hill 5-4 on penalty kicks in the West B quarter finals Wednesday night.