2020
Perry man dies in fast-moving fire
A 32-year-old Perry man died in a house fire early in the morning on Sunday, March 1. Bradford Preston Jr., who was alone in the home on the Golding Road, perished in the wind-whipped blaze.
Edward French
2020
Tribes and state debate new relationship
The debate over proposed legislation to change the relationship between the tribes in Maine and the state so that they operate like over 560 tribes in the country under federal Indian law instead of state law has continued during hearings held by the legislature's Judiciary Committee.
2020
Maine voters face presidential primary and vaccine referendum
Maine is holding its presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3, along with 13 other states also voting on Super Tuesday. In addition, Maine residents will be voting then in a special referendum on a people's veto petition to overturn a new state law that removes religious and philosophical
2020
First movie star dog sprang from Eastport
Coming soon to a theater near you: a long-lost film featuring the world's first movie star dog -- a Scotch collie named Jean from Eastport, directed by Robbinston native Laurence Trimble, a silent film director, writer and actor.
2020
Supporters argue at hearing for splitting of prosecutorial district
A proposal to split the prosecutorial district that covers Washington and Hancock counties drew significant support but no opposition during a January 29 legislative hearing on the bill by the Judiciary Committee.
2020
New Eastport city manager outlines goals
Eastport's new city manager has fallen in love with the island city since arriving in July and says his mission will be to work on how he can help make the quality of lives of those who live in the city better and more prosperous.
2020
A Valentine’s tribute to a couple's devotion
A day is just not a day unless you see Lois and Vernon Sprague walking in Starboard. To see them walk the road together is like grabbing that first cup of coffee in the morning.