Lincoln County remained under a Winter Weather Advisory Weds. afternoon as morning snowfall changed over to sleet, making for slippery road conditions and leading to numerous school closures.

The following property transfers were recorded recently at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset:

Boothbay: Rachel Van Lehn to Inhab. of Boothbay; Randall L. Phelps to Fortstone LLC;

Rick Hirsch from Damariscotta River Grill in Damariscotta will participate in the Meet the Chefs series, a popular component of the 19th annual Maine Home, Remodeling & Garden Show, Feb. 7-8 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland.

Members of Waldoboro’s emergency personnel and citizens turned out for a heated discussion over Fire Chief Ernest Vannah’s resignation during a special meeting with the Board of Selectmen Saturday afternoon.

Frank Lee Ford of Windsor and Jennessa Fitzpatrick of Newcastle were granted a divorce on Nov. 21, 2008. They were married in Camden on Feb. 22, 2006. Shared custody of one minor child.

The public and private efforts of Lincoln County humanitarian Greg Latimer were recognized when he was lauded with the Fourth Annual Volunteer of the Year Award on Jan. 16.

Hillside Collision Center has taken a proactive stand in protecting the environment by going “green” with its paint finishing system.

The long standoff between South Bristol and sometime Maine and California resident Jim Nelson continues.

“Most Americans have heard that drinking a glass of red wine can be healthy but are unaware of exactly why this is true,” Ginny Hodgkins said, a Shaklee Distributor for 28 years, who has many years experience in the field of human nutrition and certification in symptomatology.

Forecasters seem to be uncertain about exactly what type of precipitation is headed for Lincoln County on Weds., but they do agree that precipitation of some kind is coming our way. A Winter Storm Watch issued early Tues. morning by the The National Weather Service (NWS) was downgraded to a Winter Storm Advisory on Tues. afternoon.

The Wiscasset Police Department reports the following activity:

On Dec. 29, 2008 Lt. Allen arrested Armand J. Fluery, 38, of Wiscasset on a Sagadahoc County warrant for violation of condition of release. He was also charged on two drug offenses by MDEA on Shady Lane.

When firefighters arrived at 76 Bunker Hill Rd. in Jefferson late Monday night, fire was seen shooting out through the top the chimney. In below zero weather under a crisp, starry night, firefighters subdued the chimney fire a little after 8 p.m.

The Agricultural Committee in the Maine State Legislature has delayed addressing a projected $4.8 million shortfall in a state subsidy Tier program, but the financial problem still lies ahead for the roughly 330 dairy farms in the state.

Melissa M. Simmons and Kevin P. Pozerycki of Waldoboro are pleased to announce their engagement.