An April 11 letter to the editor of The Lincoln County News from “all members of” the Damariscotta Police Dept. expresses support for suspended Police Chief Steve Drake.

David and Susan Brown of Augusta along with Rick and Pam Gaeth of Nobleboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Alison Gail Brown to William Alexander Gaeth.

Brian J. Bennett, 30, Waldoboro, burglary, Two Bridges Regional Jail 90 days, probation partially revoked, probation continued; unlawful possession of scheduled drug, dismissed; cultivating marijuana, $400, Two Bridges Regional Jail 90 days.

Damariscotta Police Dept. officers arrested Nathan Herald for the second time this month in connection with about 10 motor vehicle burglaries on Chapman, Church and Elm streets.

Jessica L. Hall of Waldoboro and Christopher J. Heald of Cushing are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Alivia Marie Heald.

Lincoln Academy Performing Arts Dept. filled the foyer at Skidompha Library April 7 with lively music and deliciously displayed desserts.

Waldoboro Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency with the arrest of Dale Griffin, 42 and Michelle Knowlton, 39, both of Waldoboro today.

After a brief physical confrontation, Damariscotta police officers arrested a Damariscotta man caught burglarizing a Pleasant Street home April 4.

The Waldoboro Police report the following activities from the previous week:

Arrests/SummonsesApril 4, Officer Jeremy Joslyn summonsed Becky Condon, 21, of Warren for attaching false plates, proof of insurance, and operating after suspension.

The Damariscotta Police Dept. is declaring victory in the case of an April 8 theft of $1200 in quarters from the Biscay Road residence of Kevin and Rhonda Benner.

Jeremy Hallowell and Gretchen Libby of Somerville are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Piper Rayne.

Damariscotta Police Chief Steve Drake is on indefinite paid administrative leave.

Damariscotta Town Manager Greg Zinser put Drake on leave late April 6.

Drake left a meeting of the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen earlier April 6 during an emotional exchange with town officials and citizens about the Damariscotta Police Dept. budget (see “24/7 coverage at issue in DPD debate” in this issue).

Damariscotta Police Chief Steve Drake is on paid administrative leave, Town Manager Greg Zinser said April 8.

Nathan Herald, of Damariscotta, was apprehended by Sgt. Chad Andrews and Officer Aaron Beck at approximately 1:30 a.m., April 4, when a resident called that he was going through their vehicles.