2021
Three arrested after Pembroke home invasion
Three suspects were arrested for robbery following a high-speed chase after they tied up and assaulted a Pembroke man in his home early Sunday morning, April 18.
Edward French
2021
New offset agreement provides funds for tribe, protects species
The Passamaquoddy Tribe has entered into another environmental offset program that will generate funds for the tribe as its lands compensate for ecological impacts at other locations. With the tribe already having received millions through the carbon credit program...
2021
PWD water quality project set to proceed with funds in place
The Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) is now able to proceed with an $835,000 project to improve the district's water quality after Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness provided $225,000 from COVID-19 Relief Funds to fill in a funding gap.
2021
Splitting of prosecutorial district attracts support, no opposition
Like the first hearing last year, the second legislative hearing on a proposal to split the prosecutorial district that covers Washington and Hancock counties, held on February 18 by the Judiciary Committee, drew significant support and no opposition.
2021
Eastport council fires city manager
The Eastport City Council voted to terminate the contract of City Manager Thomas Hoskins and end his employment with the city during a special city council meeting on January 27.
2021
Former Calais police officer charged with drug trafficking
A former officer with the Calais Police Department has been arrested after allegedly providing drugs to a student at Narraguagus High School. Jeffrey Bishop, 53, of Cherryfield left the Calais department less than a week before he was arrested on the drug-trafficking charges.
2021
Police chief declines offer to return to job
Peter Harris has decided not to return as Eastport police chief. He told city council President Billy Boone of his decision on Friday, January 15. On January 4 the council had voted to reinstate Harris as police chief, after he had been fired by City Manager Thomas Hoskins on September 28.