A CROWD WATCHES
A CROWD WATCHES as lobster fishermen leave the wharf at North Head on Grand Manan to set traps early in the morning on November 8, the first day of the season. (Shari Leslie photo)
November 10, 2016
Front Page Stories
Two bills proposed to address UT school-choice controversy
The controversy that erupted last spring about where students living in area unorganized territories (UT) attend elementary school has been relatively quiet since the new school year began, but it's expected to heat up again once the legislature goes into session in January.
Strategies eyed to deal with addiction recovery
"Imagine if a serial killer came to Washington County and started bumping people off every six weeks," said Michael Crabtree, chief deputy of the Washington County Sheriff's Department. "Washington County has led the state in per capita overdose deaths for 10 years.
Sipayik tribal chief recalled from office
Fred Moore III, the Passamaquoddy chief at Sipayik, has been recalled from office in an overwhelming vote held on November 7. A total of 337 tribal members cast ballots at the Beatrice Rafferty School, with 280, or 83% of the voters, favoring recall of the chief and 54 opposed.
New resource center to give veterans hope
Veterans face a lot when they return home. A new life, new surroundings -- a whole new world it seems at times.
Maker, Tuell, Perry, Turner and Alley all win
Donald Trump's stunning upset victory over Hillary Clinton in the November 8 presidential election was supported in part in Maine, where the wealthy Republican won the 2nd Congressional District.
GOBBLE, GOBBLE
GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Tide Mill Organic Farm in Edmunds will be processing 300 to 400 organically raised turkeys this year for Thanksgiving Day dinners for families in Maine. (Edward French photo) Subscribe to Quoddy Tides Rates:$35 a year in Washington County, Maine (tax included) $42 a year in Maine, but