Randy Heald and Michelle Borodawka of Waldoboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Owen Nathan Heald.

At the end of a contentious meeting Wednesday night, the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen voted to remove Josh Pinkham as chairman of the board and elect Dick McLean as chairman.

Although theft and vandalism to election signs sometimes occurs during election time, this year seems to be worse than ever in various part of Lincoln County, according to several observers and county officials of both parties.

 

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.

 

 

An alternative use for expensive thermal imaging cameras area fire departments now use for fires could well end up helping homeowners during a potential heating crisis this winter.

A free responsible seller training session for owners, managers and employees of stores and businesses in Lincoln County that sell alcohol will take place on Wed., Nov. 5, from 12:30-5 p.m., at Bintliff’s Ocean Grille in Edgecomb.

The second 2008 candidate forum hosted by The Lincoln County News took place on Oct. 22, and the remaining candidates in the county appeared and voiced their views on the issues important to Mainers going to the polls on Tues., Nov. 4.