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Edward French

2024

Dennysville to vote on ending school choice to reduce tax hike

Dennysville residents are being asked whether they're willing to end school choice in order to save on elementary school tuition costs that are the drivers for a proposed nearly 80% increase in the local tax rate. At a special town meeting set for Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m.

2024

Eastport residents surprised by council's vote allowing ATVs

Eastport residents were surprised when the city council, after unanimously voting two months ago to not allow ATVs on the city's streets, approved, by a 3-2 vote, to allow them in portions of the city outside of the downtown and more built-up neighborhoods.

2024

Boyden Lake’s low water level raising concerns for residents

Bill Love, who lives on Boyden Lake in Perry, didn't have to worry about getting in over his head this year when he put out his dock in June. He relates that, in most years, the water would come to about his chin as he was working on the farthest section.

2024

Vietnam War photojournalist sought the truth

Memorial Day is set aside as a time to remember those in the military who died in service to their country, but in a broader sense those who lost their lives while documenting the experiences of the soldiers who were fighting are also honored.

2024

Brackett sentenced to 55 years for murder

Kailie Brackett, 40, of Sipayik has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of Kimberly Neptune of Sipayik in April 2022. The sentence was issued by Judge Robert Murray on May 10 in Washington County Superior Court.

2024

Plan to move AOS 77 office stirs questions

Plans for the AOS 77 central office to move from Eastport to Robbinston are proceeding, with the move scheduled to occur this summer.

2024

Ashby wins age group in London Marathon

Last month a Shead High School graduate won his age category in one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Robert Ashby, who grew up in Eastport and lives in Brunswick, won the 55 through 59 age group in the London Marathon with a time of 2:38:29.