A LINE OF SKATERS
A LINE OF SKATERS enjoyed the ice during the Stronghearts Winter Sports and Fun Day at the Pottle Tree Farm in Perry on February 15. (Don Dunbar photo)
February 27, 2020
Front Page Stories
Tribes and state debate new relationship
The debate over proposed legislation to change the relationship between the tribes in Maine and the state so that they operate like over 560 tribes in the country under federal Indian law instead of state law has continued during hearings held by the legislature's Judiciary Committee.
Maine voters face presidential primary and vaccine referendum
A fast-moving fire destroyed a Machiasport seafood processing plant on February 20. Superior Shellfish, located at 61 Kennebec Road, was determined to be a total loss by fire crews.
Maine voters face presidential primary and vaccine referendum
Maine is holding its presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3, along with 13 other states also voting on Super Tuesday. In addition, Maine residents will be voting then in a special referendum on a people's veto petition to overturn a new state law that removes religious and philosophical
First movie star dog sprang from Eastport
Coming soon to a theater near you: a long-lost film featuring the world's first movie star dog -- a Scotch collie named Jean from Eastport, directed by Robbinston native Laurence Trimble, a silent film director, writer and actor.
County commissioners approve TIF agreement for wind project
It took less than an hour for the Washington County commissioners to unanimously approve the financial agreement relating to the Washington County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
IN TOURNAMENT ACTION, R
IN TOURNAMENT ACTION, Ryleigh Andrews scores two points during the Northern Maine Class D girls’ basketball semifinal game against Southern Aroostook on February 20. The Tigerettes lost 68–39 to the Lady Warriors. (Don Dunbar photo)