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2018

Three islands rely on backup power after cable damage

For a couple of weeks, Grand Manan, Campobello and White Head islands were powered by the Grand Manan generating station after damage to the undersea cable occurred on January 17. The cable casing was breached, possibly by a scallop dragger.

2018

Supporters of prison testify during hearing

The fight to keep the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) prison operating will be a long road, says Rep. Will Tuell of East Machias. He, Senator Joyce Maker of Calais, Rep. Robert Alley of Beals, Rep.

2018

School districts eye boosts in state subsidies

Most area school districts received some good news with the release of preliminary state subsidy amounts on January 31. The subsidies are based on $1.

2018

Five scallop fishermen rescued after skiff overturns off Eastport

Five fisherman survived being in the 39-degree waters of Cobscook Bay for up to three-quarters of an hour after their skiff overturned in Deep Cove, Eastport, on January 30. After one of the fishermen swam to shore to get help, the other four were rescued by the U.S.

2018

DOC restructuring proposal considers closing county jail

The just released proposal by the Maine Department of Corrections (DOC) to restructure the state's county jail system did not come out of the blue, but nonetheless Washington County Commission Chair Chris Gardner says that he's surprised they "took this route."

2018

TWO COYOTES engage in a fight to see who is the dominant one in Perry recently. (Don Dunbar photo)

TWO COYOTES

TWO COYOTES engage in a fight to see who is the dominant one in Perry recently. (Don Dunbar photo)

2018

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ONE OF FIVE FISHERMEN

ONE OF FIVE FISHERMEN who spent up to three-quarters of an hour in the waters of Cobscook Bay after their skiff overturned is carried up at the Eastport breakwater to an awaiting ambulance. (Edward French photo)