July 24, 2026
Newsletter covering 2026-07-14 to 2026-07-27
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Front Page Stories
Fired manager sues county, two commissioners
Washington County commissioners' attempt to turn up the heat on their recently terminated county manager a week ago by pushing her out the door may have backfired, as the county and two commissioners have now been slapped with a lawsuit accusing them of violations ...
By Paula Horvath | Read more
Investigation into gas release finds Woodland mill negligent
A preliminary report from a federal agency's investigation has found that the Woodland Pulp mill was negligent in not having sufficient safety measures in place to prevent and alert workers about the buildup of a highly toxic gas that caused the deaths of two employees at the mill this past winter.
By Edward French | Read more
Dennysville church fire ruled as arson
The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has determined that the fire at the Dennysville-Edmunds Congregational Church on July 20 was an act of arson. The early-morning fire had been contained to the outside of the building because of alert passersby and quick action by firefighters.
By Mary McFadden | Read more
Ceremony honors lost fishermen
About 50 people gathered in Lubec on July 21 under a mostly cloudy sky to remember those fishermen lost at sea. Voices of the Fleet founder Annie Sokoloski welcomed those in attendance to the Lost Fishermen's Memorial for the first ceremony marking ...
By Paula Whitfield | Read more
Support sought for last blueberry rake maker
After a June 29 fire destroyed the last blueberry harvesting hand-rake business in Maine, and possibly the country, the community is rallying to help Harold "Ike" Hubbard, 84, rebuild his 38‑year business. With Hubbard having no insurance, supporters like Debbie Salisbury, his caregiver ...
By Paula Whitfield | Read more
Lubec's proposed short-term rental plan sparks debate
Of the two ordinances discussed at the well‑attended July 15 public hearing in Lubec, the Short‑term Rental (STR) Ordinance that would require registration of all qualifying STRs and an annual flat fee of $100 raised the most concerns.
By Paula Whitfield | Read more
CAPTAIN ROBERT “BOB” PEACOCK
