2025
Maine businesses worry about crackdown on migrant workers
Tractors stand at the ready along rolling wild blueberry barrens Downeast, where fields of naked stems offer no hint of the glorious techno‑color display to come.
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2025
Area servicemen lost during war remembered
Responding to the call to battle to protect the interests of the United States has long been a hallmark of Mainers, with among the highest number of veterans per capita in the country.
2025
Sipayik eyes moving wastewater treatment plant
The tribal government at Sipayik is proceeding with plans to move its wastewater treatment plant because of the risks posed by rising sea levels, flooding and storm surges.
2025
Board provides support for water company
The Lubec Select Board met in an unannounced session on April 15 to discuss an ongoing situation involving the Lubec Water Company's request for a letter of support for a grant application.
2025
ATV hearing in Lubec draws large crowd
The Lubec town meeting room was so full there were people clustered outside the windows trying to listen to the public hearing about possibly opening up the town to ATV traffic.
2025
Fishway at Whiting Mill Pond dam to restore alewife habitat access
A fishway planned for the historic Whiting Mill Pond dam will restore access to important habitat for a variety of native fish species while enabling the dam to remain in place as a landmark feature in the town and retaining the pond's reservoir for firefighting purposes.
2025
Sipayik council terminates vice chief from employment
The Passamaquoddy Tribal Council at Sipayik decided at an April 22 meeting to terminate the employment of Vice Chief Ernest Neptune because of allegations of sexual harassment.