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Lora Whelan

2015

Mutilation of turtles provokes outrage

At least 10 snapping turtles, many of them egg‑laying females, have been mutilated and either killed or left to die along the Lake Road in Perry. Boyden Lake residents are outraged, says resident Kevin Raye.

2015

Straw poll set on Robbinston school’s future

Robbinston voters are being asked by the school board to come to the town fire station on Monday, June 15, to participate in a non-binding referendum asking if they favor closing the Robbinston Grade School...

2015

Governor outlines tax reform proposal but details are lacking

Governor Paul LePage visited Machias the evening of April 29 to hold a 'town meeting' to discuss his budget plan. While short on details, the summary presented in a 21-page handout had rosy examples of how his 'tax reform and relief plan' would pan out for different taxpayer scenarios.

2015

Knitting remembrance for fishermen’s memorial

A quiet moment of reflection last fall has resulted in the collaboration of two women passionate about fiber arts and with connections to the sea on a project to benefit the Lost Fishermen's Memorial Association of Lubec.

2015

Sheriff’s department to target meth in county

Methamphetamine (meth) use in Washington County is still at a low number compared to other substances abused; however, meth addiction is noted for its high relapse rate, devastating physical and neurological effects and its toxic and dangerous manufacturing process.

2015

Tidal energy bill rejected by committee

The testimony of a number of Washington County residents and organizational leaders in Augusta on March 19 resulted in LD 295, An Act to Promote Tidal Energy Projects, to be killed by the legislature's Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.

2015

Perry residents examine options to cut town budget

On the evening of March 18, the Perry municipal building's meeting room was filled to capacity.