A Manchester man is facing a felony charge of drug trafficking following his arrest in Jefferson this morning.

At press time, First Selectman Billie Willard said the date and time of the special town meeting was still under discussion. She said a decision would not be announced until after a meeting set for 2 p.m. Wednesday. – Ed.

A petitioned article to turn ownership of the Alna firehouse back to the fire department appearing on the July 8 special town meeting warrant promises to attract public attention.

Barry and Rachel Heath of Jefferson are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Elliott James Heath.

For the third time in as many years, a house on South Bristol’s Inner Heron Island was struck by fire requiring emergency response from the mainland.

Eric and Nicole Montgomery of Warren are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Chase Nicolas Montgomery.

At 6:03 p.m. the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for many areas of Lincoln County. A “Warning” means that hazardous weather is imminent. Waldoboro, Damariscotta Lake State Park in Jefferson, and Damariscotta are specifically mentioned in the warning. Thunderstorms approaching from the northwest often follow the lake surface south to the Damariscotta area. As of 6:03 p.m. radar images monitored on intellicast.com indicated a line of thunderstorms approaching Lincoln County from the northwest from the area of Interstate 95.

Large hail, frequent lightning, high winds up to 60 mph and heavy rain have been associated with these storms.

The Lincoln County News will continue to follow the progress of this weather front and report any additional information here as soon as it becomes available.

Lacey McCormick of Union, and Jacob Rollins of West Rockport proudly announce their engagement.

Lacey is the daughter of Jeff and Sherry McCormick, of Union, and Jacob is the son of Greg and Trina Rollins, of West Rockport.

A Waldoboro man was killed following a motorcycle accident on Rt. 1 earlier this afternoon.

A passing fisherman reported a structure fire on the west side of South Bristol’s Inner Heron Island around 10:15 this morning. About 20 firefighters from Bristol and South Bristol responded to the call, and had the fire largely under control by 11:40 a.m.

Brandi Dunton and David Bishop Jr., of Boothbay proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Azara Marie Bishop.

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

June 28, a 16-year-old male juvenile from Wiscasset was issued a summons for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and illegal possession of marijuana, on Bristol Rd., Bristol, by Deputy Henry Grenier.

A five-year veteran of the Edgecomb Fire Department was injured early Friday morning while on route to a Nobleboro house fire that left the home destroyed and the firefighter at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.

Elise Voigt and Tyler Pope of Whitefield are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Scarlet Leona Pope.

Services for Robert H. Reny will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Newcastle.