The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will be taking steps to mitigate a rash of break-ins in northern Lincoln County.

Daniel R. Compagna, 40, Chelsea, assault, Two Bridges Regional Jail 364 days, all but seven days suspended, probation two years, restitution $205.91; assault, $300, Two Bridges Regional Jail seven days; refusing to submit to arrest or detention, Two Bridges Regional Jail seven days; two counts terrorizing, both dismissed.

State Dept. of Transportation officials have pledged to examine Newcastle’s failing Lynch Road concrete box culvert as part of their study of the evolution of Sherman Marsh.

After some discussion at their board meeting April 15, Alna selectmen said they would try to have a chat with the road commissioner regarding an issue they feel is a conflict of interest.

In a separate issue, selectmen will determine whether they can give snowmobile excise tax acquired by the town to the local snowmobile club.

Lawmakers on Monday approved a $57.8 million bond package that will go before voters during primary elections and referendum voting June 8.

When people inherit prized family heirlooms, many wonder about the value. When antique hunting, does the purchased Victorian bar pin have worth?

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

ComplaintsApril 4, Officer Michel Dutil is investigating a report of harassment.

Damariscotta selectmen put plans to share a public works department with neighboring Newcastle on hold Wednesday, after two members raised questions about details of a possible agreement.

The Nobleboro Board of Selectmen sent a letter on April 15 to every member of the Minnehata Fire Co. in Nobleboro asking them to “find a solution” to recent problems that have arisen with the Nobleboro Fire Chief, according to the letter.

At least three large schools of alewives have been spotted in the Great Salt Bay and as many as a dozen fish were seen climbing the Damariscotta Fish Ladder over the weekend.

Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation (GOMLF), a Maine-based non-profit which collaborates with lobstermen and scientists on industry-based research projects, will hold the final phase of the Bottom Line Project for Maine lobstermen and other fishermen during the Spring of 2010.

On Feb. 28, a full-page advertisement in the state’s largest daily newspaper asked, “Why on Earth would Augusta send good Maine jobs to Canada?”

In a small church on Bremen Road in Waldoboro, Reverend Michael Murphy sat – a little hunched these days – at the organ. He got up and moved behind the pulpit.

Alna residents trimmed back the administration account and held good-humored discussions on taxes and spending during the annual town meeting at the fire station Saturday, where selectmen chair Billie Willard completed her term.