Joseph and Roanne Fortin of Bristol are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Jeffrey Andrew Fortin of Tiverton, R.I. to Rachel Elizabeth Kopecky of Tiverton R.I., daughter of Richard and Roxanne Kopecky of Jamesville, N.Y.

A bill designed to keep the elderly and adults with disabilities out of nursing homes for as long as possible has been sent back to its incredulous authors for more work.

Difficult financial conditions can drive businesses into liquidation or challenge them into finding new tactics for survival and prosperity.

Democratic leaders in the Legislature are planning a push for tax reform this session, revamping an earlier proposal to the chagrin of some Republicans who say it doesn’t do enough to reduce the tax burden on Maine citizens at a time when they really need it.

It is time to “spring” forward on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m.

Turn the clocks forward one hour.

Daylight Savings Time Begins.

Parents Dennis and Michele Prior are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Katelyn Rose Prior.

Using organic ingredients and fresh Maine Jonah and Peekey Toe crab from local pickers, Stephanie Redfern Danahy, makes award winning crab cakes that are now available at The Weatherbird in Damariscotta.

A bill that was sent back to its authors for revision after a rough start with the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee has received unanimous support on its second try.

The state’s retirement system, which last week entertained an offer to become an investor in the purchase of Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc., has decided against the deal.

Thanks to the recommendation from Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home Inc. in Rockland, Freedom Riders received a $1,500 grant from the York Children’s Foundation.

Gov. John Baldacci acknowledged the troubled present but focused on his vision for a prosperous future Tuesday as he unveiled a range of initiatives that lawmakers from both parties described as bold and ambitious.

Larissa Marie Chipman and Charles Walton Smith, II are pleased to announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jeffrey and Valerie Staab Chipman of Lisbon, and the granddaughter of Mary Staab of Jefferson.

The estimated cost of maintaining state services for the next two years is $125 million more than the number legislators have been working from, bringing the total General Fund revenue hole to $965 million.

Areas of five Lincoln County towns were affected by a power outage Tuesday at about noon, according to Central Maine Power (CMP). Power was restored to the affected areas by 12:30 p.m., according to the CMP website. The towns affected included Damariscotta, Edgecomb, Newcastle, Nobleboro and Jefferson, according to CMP.