EAST BOOTHBAY - On Friday morning, Washburn & Doughty’s 100 year old assembly building was destroyed by fire, along with two tugboats that were under construction. The blaze caused an estimated $30 million in damage at Washburn & Doughty, which has more than 80 employees, none of whom were hurt.
WISCASSET - Representative Peter Rines, Democrat from Wiscasset, has announced his candidacy for Senate District 20, Lincoln County. The seat is currently held by Republican Dana Dow of Waldoboro.
WISCASSET - Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum tendered his resignation on July 9 to accept the position of Two Bridges Jail administrator. Westrum had been acting as interim administrator since mid-May, when Leonard LeGrand resigned suddenly.