Aaron Blackman, 28, Boothbay, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Dept. of Corrections two years, all but 30 days suspended, probation two years, restitution $1500.

Waldoboro Town Manager John Spear and Shellfish Committee member Glen Melvin have written to a Maine Dept. of Agriculture official, asking for assistance in protecting the town’s clam fishery.

Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Tim Pellerin will wrap up a productive seven years in the position Fri., July 6.

At 2:32 p.m. Sunday the National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement regarding a line of thunderstorms advancing on Lincoln County, warning that hail up to ¼ inch in diameter, excessive cloud to ground lightning and gusty winds of 35 to 45 mph could accompany these storms. Radar images monitored at 2:40 p.m. indicated a large weather system tracking directly toward Damariscotta, Nobleboro and Waldoboro.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a sweepstakes telephone scam that has already cost an elderly local woman thousands of dollars.

Boothbay wants the MaineHealth Board of Trustees to reject a Lincoln County Healthcare proposal to close the St. Andrews Hospital and Healthcare Center emergency department.

A daughter, Alice Rose Donaldson, was born July 16 to Brittany Gill and Andrew Donaldson at their home in Round Pond. She weighed 7 lbs. and .1 oz. and was 19-¼ inches long.

The Wiscasset Police Dept. report the following activity:

Complaints and investigationsJune 24, Officer Michael Smith issued a warning for speed on Gardiner Road.

On a blistering hot July 12 the Wiscasset Raceway was auctioned off to a couple from Kingfield. Richard and Vanessa Jordan came to the raceway intending to spend no more $35,000, but wound up buying the property for $130,000.

The Twin Villages Downtown Alliance presented the Twin Villages Spirit Award to Colby & Gale Service Station Manager Daryl Fraser in a June 28 ceremony.

On May 22 Kelby Hampson, a 19-year-old inmate at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, assaulted an officer from behind in one of the jail pods. The officer had his glasses knocked off and broken and was given a black eye, according to the TBRJ Administrator Mark Westrum.

The St. Andrews Hospital and Healthcare Center emergency department will close next year and the center, in Boothbay Harbor, will cease to provide inpatient care.

Boyd and Amy Johnson of Waldoboro are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Emma Grace.

The Waldoboro Police report the following:

Complaints and investigationsJune 27, Officer Thomas Bartunek is investigating a report of harassment.