March 7, 2024

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THE TOP-SEEDED CALAIS BLUE DEVILS defeated Hodgdon in the Class C North regional semifinal by a score of 42'27 on February 22 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Sophomore Frank Miliano

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THE TOP-SEEDED CALAIS BLUE DEVILS defeated Hodgdon in the Class C North regional semifinal by a score of 42'27 on February 22 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Sophomore Frank Miliano is shown soaring high for two points during the game. The Blue Devils ended their season

Tribal sovereignty bill may be pared down to consensus issues

A tribal sovereignty bill that was introduced in the legislature near the end of February may be pared down to those areas where agreement can be reached between the tribes and the state so that it doesn't end up being vetoed at the end of the short legislative session scheduled to adjourn in April.

Solar farm projects downsize to comply with new Maine law

A 2023 change in Maine law means that two of four Nexamp solar farm projects in Washington County will lose over half of their generating capacity when online.

Curling club preserves welcoming legacy

While the curling season is officially winding down, one thing is decidedly not: the long-standing legacy of the St. Stephen curling club in promoting cross-border participation.

County officials adapt to face challenges; Public safety building slated

Construction of a new public safety building for Washington County is slated to begin this spring in Machias. It will be built on ground where the former district attorney's (DA's) office once stood. The $5.

Columbia Falls to vote on land-use plan prompted by park proposal

Residents of Columbia Falls will vote at their March 19 town meeting on accepting a new land use plan along with a code of ordinances that were developed in response to the Worcester family's Flagpole of Freedom Park that was proposed two years ago and has now been dropped.

EXECUTING A BACKFLIP is Izzy Clark of the Eastport Panthers during the Maine State Junior High School and Elementary Cheering Championships in Bangor on March 3. Washington County teams perf

EXECUTING A BACKFLIP

EXECUTING A BACKFLIP is Izzy Clark of the Eastport Panthers during the Maine State Junior High School and Elementary Cheering Championships in Bangor on March 3. Washington County teams performed well during the event, earning several first place standings. See article about the championships and more photos in this issue.

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