The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a suspect in the April 8 theft of $1200 in quarters from a Damariscotta home.

Erin Novak of Waldoboro and Robert Bennett of Lewiston are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Robert Mason Bennett.

Waldoboro residents, like residents of towns around the state, can expect to have their old mechanical electricity meters replaced with digital smart meters in the coming weeks.

Following a 30-year career with Reader’s Digest, senior editor James “Jim” McCracken retired to Maine with his wife Betty in 1976. In retirement, he became a regular contributor for several prominent national publications, including his former employer.

McCracken’s late career work included this article, which appeared in Reader’s Digest May 1984 edition and details his impressions of Memorial Day in the Twin Villages.

In honor of what would have been his father’s 100th birthday this year, McCracken’s son, Michael has arranged for permission from the Reader’s Digest to have the following piece reprinted in The Lincoln County News.

A May 14 crash on Rt. 17 in Washington claimed the life of Faustina Mitchell, 57, of Waldoboro.

Peter Simonds pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to three charges of Class D Unlawful Sexual Contact May 6 in Sagadahoc County Superior Court.

Jury selection for the Peter Simonds trial will take place Fri., May 6 or Fri., May 20, Assistant District Attorney Andrew Wright said.

Adeline, Lila, and Alden Hall, along with parents Liza and Mike Hall, are overjoyed to announce the arrival of a baby sister, Pearl Jane.

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

Arrests/SummonsesApril 25, Officer Thomas Hoepner summonsed a 17-year-old female for assault.

This year’s annual town meeting warrant in Waldoboro has only a few articles that are different from years past.

The first workshops for Maine lobstermen participating in the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program begins soon at three locations: the closest to Lincoln County is in Union, Wed., May 18, 1-4 p.m.

The latest addition to the Farrin Properties sales team is a familiar face to many in Lincoln County.

Three candidates will vie for two seats on the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen in the 2011 election.

Makoto Sato and Katherine Sato-Papagiannis of Alna are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Ryo Sato-Papagiannis.