2013
Home at Sipayik destroyed by fire
A five‑bedroom home on Warrior Road in Pleasant Point was a total loss after a fire of unknown origin started on Sunday, October 20, around 10:30 p.m.
Lora Whelan
2013
Cell tower approved by board following contentious hearing
After a four-hour Whiting Board of Appeals hearing on October 1 with over 60 residents attending to hear why four residents of Yellow Birch Road were appealing a planning board decision to approve a permit for U.S.
2013
Nursing home challenges hit county families
The recent news by the Oceanview Nursing Home in Lubec that it is up for sale has many feeling a sense of déjà vu. When the Calais-based nursing home, Atlantic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, closed its doors in 2012, the city reeled from the loss of about 90 jobs.
2013
Whiting cell tower application to be subject of appeal hearing
The proposed location of a U.S. Cellular cell tower on Yellow Birch Road in Whiting is the subject of a Whiting Board of Appeals public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the town office.
2013
Calais school budget proposal will cut ‘into bone’
New Calais school system Superintendent Keith Laser didn't hide his dismay and concern at a school committee workshop held on September 11. After having reviewed the budget with staff, he said, "It's a lot worse than anyone thought."
2013
Pet parrot sets sail, prefers landlubber status over treetops
Parrots and their pirates will be making landfall in Eastport for the Pirate Festival, but one Eastport-based parrot's adventures in the wilds have him forgoing the swashbuckling lifestyle.
2013
Calais voters to weigh in on school budget
Calais voters will turn out once again to signal their approval or disapproval of the school system budget amount of $8,379,834 recommended by the Calais City Council.