The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $3,458,802 for health initiatives across Maine.

Tidal power company representatives spoke to Wiscasset selectmen Tuesday about a proposed research pilot for potential future green electric generation on the Sheepscot/Back River.

Proud parents Steve and Leslie (Pinkham) Daroche announce the birth of their son, Samuel Walter Daroche, at birth weighing in at eight pounds, 14 ounces, on May 18.

Investigators are still reviewing information in the case of a hit and run driver in the death of Loren St. Cyr, 20, of Jefferson on Sept. 20.

Planners of Whitefield’s 2009 Bicentennial voted to include fireworks in the festivities next summer.

The 2008 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Damariscotta was a huge success, bringing in (and announced at the event) the preliminary amount of $120,000.

A statewide emergency test will take place this Saturday involving ham radio operators throughout the state including Lincoln County. The test will simulate a computer virus attack that causes national communications and utilities outages.

Looking toward Whitefield’s Bicentennial Celebration in 2009, Charlie Miller is hoping there might be some town money for a couple of improvements at Arlington Grange.