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The Quoddy Tides Staff

2018

State, county races heat up

In the Tuesday, November 6, general election, Maine voters will be electing a new governor to succeed Republican Paul LePage, whose eight years in office have been marked by controversy, including his decision to close the Downeast Correctional Facility in Washington County.

2018

Armed robber flees from store on bicycle

A bicycle-riding armed robber from Charlotte being pursued by police from three agencies did not make it very far on the dark, icy road back home after holding up the Dollar General store in Pembroke...

2017

Fewer births lead to decision to close CRH obstetrics unit

Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) will be closing its obstetrics department (OB) by the end of this year, which will leave only one hospital in Washington County equipped to deliver babies.

2017

Women’s march inspires rallies locally, regionally in solidarity

Organizers of the Women's March on Washington, held on January 21, report well over 500,000 people came to march, speak and make their voices heard, with additional solidarity marches held around the nation and the world.

2016

Voters face choices in divisive election State legislative races heat up

The U.S. presidential race has laid bare sharp divides in the country, as the Republican and Democratic candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, have squared off in contentious debates and have offered starkly different visions for the country's future.

2016

Eastport flips out over Fourth

Organizers of the 2016 Eastport Old Home Week and Fourth of July celebration were pleased with the turnout and already are looking forward to making next year's celebration even better.

2014

Voters face choices in upcoming election County, state races heat up

For the November 4 general election in Maine, the gubernatorial race has been garnering the most media attention, while local races for Washington County sheriff, the area district attorney and for the Maine House of Representatives, including the contest between Rep.