2017
Lubec’s South Bay to be site of 77-acre public recreation area
"It'll look like a park," says Arthur Smallidge, waving his arms at the wide open expanse of what will soon become Red Point Park, located off County Road in Lubec.
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2017
Jonesboro residents question owners on biomass plant plans
About 20 Jonesboro residents met with about a half dozen representatives of Stored Solar LLC at a public meeting November 20 to discuss the future of the former Covanta biomass energy plant, which was idled last March.
2017
Commissioners OK 8% jump
Washington County Commission Chair Chris Gardner explains that the county's drug-related crimes are one of the "biggest drivers" of the almost 8% increase in the Washington County fiscal year 2018 budget. The county commissioners approved the budget at their November meeting.
2017
Drug crimes cited for county budget hike
The topic of the county tax increase produced significant consternation for Calais city councillors, many of whom voiced their concerns at a November 9 city council meeting.
2017
Vietnam veterans recall experiences
This November 11 will be the 99th observance of the holiday marking the end of "the war to end all wars." Unfortunately, since World War I there have been many wars, conflicts and battle that have injured or taken the lives of those who served in them.
2017
St. Croix alewife run jumps nearly fivefold
Four years after one of the main fish ladders on the St. Croix River was reopened following a 19-year closure, the alewife run on the river increased significantly this year, jumping nearly fivefold from last year's run.
2017
Region’s musicians to be featured in new exhibit
Since the 1920s when American youth embraced jazz music and its associated culture, social revolution has been mirrored time and time again by a revolution in the music industry.