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Edward French

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.

2024

Cuts made to more funding for rural patrol

While the state supplemental budget that was signed into law on April 22 includes more funding for the Maine State Police that could help beef up rural patrol coverage in the state, including Washington County, the additional amount was cut significantly during the legislative process.

2024

CBP decisions hampering visits by cruise ships, passenger ferry

Efforts to boost tourism and travel through cruise ships and a passenger ferry at Eastport and Campobello are being hampered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decisions not to provide clearance service for passengers entering the U.S. in certain instances.

2024

Area schools' surplus fund balances examined

At least one school department in AOS 77 would have more money in its surplus fund balance than state law allows and three other departments could exceed the allowable amount, under the current proposed budgets for the next year.

2024

Local shipping safety measures eyed after Key bridge disaster

The risks associated with ships or tankers traveling through Head Harbour Passage were hotly debated during the days of the Pittston oil refinery plan for Eastport and the LNG proposals for Passamaquoddy Bay.