2014
Needy receive Christmas cheer
This holiday season, despite the poor economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte and Washington counties as people give to neighbors who are less fortunate.
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2014
Lobster trap seizure sparks dispute with tribe
A dispute over tribal fishing rights in the Canadian waters of Passamaquoddy Bay has surfaced, following the recent seizure by the Canadian government...
2014
Islanders rally for fire victim
Another Grand Manan tragedy has turned into an opportunity for people to show their community Christmas spirit. On Tuesday, December 16, the Grand Harbour house belonging to Heather Green was destroyed in a fire around mid-morning.
2014
Court rules against AOS 77 and Calais
Neither AOS 77 nor the City of Calais and the Calais School Department got what they were seeking in an exchange of lawsuits following Calais' withdrawal from the AOS. If both sides had been granted their claims and counter-claims, they would have exchanged nearly the same amount of funding.
2014
Communities lose grant status, plan to challenge survey results
Thirteen Washington County communities have lost their ability to access two critical types of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding because a 2014 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey shows that they no longer meet low and moderate income (LMI) requirements.
2014
Calais trailer site of suspected meth lab
The Calais police department, working with the city's code enforcement officer, Ted Krug, stumbled on a suspected meth lab at one of a few vacant trailers located at Summer and Boardman streets. The department reported the news on its social media page the week of December 15.
2014
SINGING "DING
SINGING "DING-DONG" during the Eastport Elementary School's winter holiday concert on December 17 are K4 and K5 students. Along with the performances by the elementary school grades, different elementary school bands and the Shead band performed before an enthusiastic audience. (Edward French photo)