The Medomak Valley softball team hosted Oceanside Wednesday, but because of the rain this week the teams played on the middle school field as that as the one that Matt Lash and his crew could get ready for game time.

"Want to acknowledge Mr. Matt Lash and his people today for their hard work on his Middle School Softball Field," said Oceanside manager Rusty Worcester. "After all this rain he got that field in playing condition and it was remarkable."

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court May 1-17.

Justin T. Henderson, 28, of Burnham, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Burnham Jan. 28, 2012, six months in jail.

Rebecca  Milbury, 22, of Belfast, burglary in Bucksport Jan. 11, 2011, one year in jail with all but 30 days suspended and one year of probation.

The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court May 1-17.

The proposed School Administrative District 28 and Five Town CSD 2013-14 budgets will be presented on Tuesday, May 28, at meetings to be held in Strom Auditorium, at the Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport. These meetings are the final opportunity for public discussion of these budgets.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following activity May 9-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

May 9

Billy Jo L. Sherman, 32, of Liberty, was summonsed for operating after suspension.

May 10

Marc A. Daigle, 22, of Dresden, was summonsed for aggravated assault, assault, criminal threatening, assault of an officer, aggravated criminal mischief and refusing to submit to arrest or detention.

WARREN — The sprawling and often beleaguered Maine State Prison in Warren officially has a new leader: Rodney Bouffard, who has been acting warden there for the past several months.

He stepped into the role following the abrupt leadership change in early February that ousted Patricia Barnhart from the warden's chair. Bouffard, who was at the Long Creek Youth Development Center as superintendent, subsequently stepped into the role of Maine State Prison warden.

ROCKLAND — Beginning in 2002, the then-Rockland District High School, now-Oceanside East High School, has participated in the drama "Every 15 Minutes," a program designed to teach kids about the dangers and potential consequences of drinking (and now texting) and driving.

The program is put on locally for juniors and seniors ahead of graduation and when high school-age kids are often facing making tough choices that can have life-altering and deadly outcomes.

CAMDEN - Cappy's Chowder House may be currently undergoing a major expansion for the summer, but locals and tourists will find another welcome surprise when they walk through the new doors: John Collins, who goes by the nickname "Big John," is back behind the bar after a 13-year absence.