A lawmaker, businesses, citizens and medical groups have formed a coalition in support of measures designed to reduce health care costs throughout the system.

Janet Mott, 31, of Waldoboro was found guilty of operating while license suspended or revoked and was fined $250.

Bremen residents met at the Town Center to discuss the Alternative Organizational Structure Jan. 8 in advance of the Jan. 27 vote on the local school consolidation plan.

Lincoln and Sagadahoc County commissioners plan to meet this Thursday or Friday to hash over disagreements about cost sharing for Two Bridges Regional Jail.

Four fire departments were called out in the frigid temperatures to extinguish a fire on a barge at Washburn & Doughty.

Whitefield’s new rules and regulations for firefighting “take all the fun out of it,” said town fire chief Jim Brann.

After selectmen Steve McCormick and Kurt Miller approved the guidelines at their regular meeting Jan. 5, the chief also said the “politically correct” rules and job descriptions “protect us in the future. It’s insurance that we’ve done everything the way we’re supposed to do it.”

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On Dec. 30, 2008, Bryan L. Perkins, 21, of Damariscotta was issued a summons for operating while license is suspended or revoked, on Back Meadow Rd., Damariscotta, by Deputy Mark Bridgham.

Sweeping power outages resulting from an ice storm in December contributed to a presidential declaration of disaster for Maine, leading to making Federal Emergency Management Agency funding available for towns around Lincoln County.

Carpentry Cashs Custom, Bristol, failure to register vehicle, $100.

Martin J. Cunic, 49, Derry, N.H., assault, $300, Two Bridges Regional Jail, 9 months, all but 48 hours suspended, probation 2 years; violating condition of release, Two Bridges Regional Jail 48 hours.

Waldoboro public leader, fisherman and father figure Art Tainter passed away on Fri., Jan. 16 following a battle with esophageal cancer.

Sigrid & Associates LLC Real Estate are pleased to welcome a new sales representative, Betsy Ferguson, to the agency.

Midcoast Energy is proud to announce a new employee technical training facility at its Rt. 1, Damariscotta campus, with completion is set for early this year.

State veterinarian Dr. Don Hoenig said all seems in order at a Whitefield farm that prompted December complaints from the neighbors about possible animal abuse.

Maine’s Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap administered the oath of office to Lincoln County’s most recently elected officials during a brief ceremony in the Lincoln County Superior Courtroom Jan. 5.