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Mary Alice Look

2018

Lubec board nixes school budget four times

On June 14 the Lubec school board declined for the fourth time to pass the proposed school budget. Board member Wanda Matthews said that the budget as written is "quite an increase" and added, "There are ways we could have cut.

2018

Emera's request to raise rates sparks opposition at hearings

Eighty-two Emera Maine customers voiced their opposition to the utility's latest request for a rate hike at public hearings held simultaneously at the University of Maine. Emera Maine is requesting its third rate increase in five years.

2015

Scallop stocks, number of boats down in Cobscook Bay

Although the abundance of scallops in Cobscook Bay is down some this year, there are fewer boats dragging during the opening days of the season, so a closure of the bay because of depletion of the resource may be delayed until the end of January.

2014

Bill to change rockweed law draws debate

A bill to amend the rockweed harvesting laws in Maine was opposed by both conservationists and harvesters, with even those few who testified in favor of the legislation suggesting changes...

2013

Whiting may be site to expand cell phone coverage in county

Expanded cell phone service in Washington County will become a reality in the relatively near future, with a site in Whiting being eyed for a new cell tower.

2013

Educators: Grading system fails schools

Staff and students at Whiting Village School, one of Washington County's smaller elementary schools, were delighted when they were notified last week of their "A" grade on Governor Paul LePage's grading system.

2013

LCOC presents plan’s cost-savings

Emotions ran high at times during a public meeting at the Lubec Consolidated School on Monday, April 1.