March 21, 2024

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THE DOWN EAST SUNRISE TRAIL in Machias sustained heavy damage as a result of the flood event on March 10, being the third major flood event of the winter season. The Maine Department of Tran

THE DOWN EAST SUNRISE TRAIL

THE DOWN EAST SUNRISE TRAIL in Machias sustained heavy damage as a result of the flood event on March 10, being the third major flood event of the winter season. The Maine Department of Transportation, which owns the trail, recorded the estimated $530,000 in damage and will be repairing

Sugar maples and syrup season stressed by changes in weather

The 2024 maple syrup season has "been a nail biter," says Jason Lilley, assistant extension professor and sustainable agriculture and maple industry educator with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

St. Croix River alewife runs jump as fishways built

The largest river restoration project on the East Coast is in progress on the St. Croix River as a collaboration of cross border entities, represented by the International St. Croix River Watershed Board (ISCRWB), continues its work to return alewives, also known as river herring, to the waterway.

Machias weighs options for town office and flood mitigation

Following the winter's unprecedented flood events in Machias - which saw thigh high water surrounding the town office on January 10 - the town is considering its options for funding streams that could allow for a new building in the future.

Home insurance threatened by climate change

Coastal and other Downeast property owners may be in for a surprise when their insurance is up for renewal.

Bomb threat targets State House, home of Calais representative

A local state representative, Anne Perry of Calais, has been put into the national spotlight for sponsoring a bill that has gained controversy for its connection to supporting Maine's already existing abortion and gender-affirming medical treatment laws.

AOS central office may move out of Eastport

The AOS 77 central office may be heading out of Eastport to a new site outside of the AOS regional school district and for an annual cost that could be more than five times as much the current amount paid by the AOS for the space.

STEAM RISES as Colin Brown pours sap into an evaporator to make maple syrup at his home in Pembroke. (Edward French photo)

STEAM RISES

STEAM RISES as Colin Brown pours sap into an evaporator to make maple syrup at his home in Pembroke. (Edward French photo)

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