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.

Paul and Tammy Cheney of Newcastle are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sylviann L. Cheney, to Steven M. Ward Sr., son of Mark and Kandy Ward of Wiscasset.

Nestled in the middle of a group of picturesque and expensive vacation homes, the weathered 2700-foot wharf on 540-feet of historic shoreline looks like it might be out of place.

Power was interrupted to the town of Newcastle at approximately 6:30 a.m. today due to a branch shorting out a power line.

Lawrence F. Anthony, 56, Waldoboro, assault, $300, Two Bridges Regional Jail nine months, all but five days suspended, probation one year.

Scott M. Baker, 34, Bristol, operate vehicle without license – cond/restric, dismissed.