The prevailing sentiment at the 35th annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum is lobster fishermen are under constant attack, as evidenced by the latest federal government quota cut on catching herring, a catch used for lobster bait, and the final fish cannery closure in the U.S.

Fire destroyed about one third of a mobile home at 2020 Friendship Rd. in Waldoboro on March 9.

Bridget and David Nery of Wiscasset are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, William Patrick Nery.

The Jefferson Selectmen followed a 101-year-old New England tradition Monday when they presented a gold-tipped, ebony cane to the town’s eldest citizen, Rebecca Preston.

At the polls on March 30, Jefferson voters approved raises for the town officers, $20,000 for the fire truck reserve fund and elected a new Road Commissioner.

Douglas Alfred Rines of Wiscasset and Megan Lynn Rines of Wiscasset were granted a divorce on Jan. 4. They were married in Bath on June 5, 2004. Shared parental rights of two minor children.

The Maine DOT bridged South Bristol’s troubled waters Thursday when residents approved a preliminary conceptual plan to replace the swing bridge over “The Gut.”

A fire that caused significant damage to a second floor, part of a roof and the lower portion of an Edgecomb home on the River Road Monday morning is believed to have started from a pellet stove.

Marjolaine “Marj” P. Morris, 84, of Wiscasset, died March 8 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

Jonathan Swindells and Katie Pickett of Waldoboro, are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Logan Hunter Swindells.

Sheriff Todd Brackett told Lincoln County Commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Henry Grenier has submitted his resignation.

Daniel R. Daigneault, president and chief executive officer of The First, N.A., recently announced a management promotion at The First. April Lawrence has been promoted to Assistant Compliance Officer of The First. “I am pleased to recognize April for her outstanding service. Her commitment to our organization is to be commended,” stated Daigneault.

Daniel A. Achorn, 46, Jefferson, reckless conduct, dismissed.

Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 Superintendent Greg Potter presented an approach to tackling the fiscal year 2011 education budget during the Thursday night Board of Directors meeting in the Whitefield Elementary School gymnasium. Board members also unanimously approved sending a resolution to the State asking for the promise of 55 percent funding under the 2005 enacted LD 1 legislation.