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2024

Shortage of auditors affecting towns and county

The shortage of auditing firms in Maine has created a backlog that's affecting many municipalities, school districts and county governments throughout the state, including a town in Washington County that has not been receiving state school subsidies because its recent audits have not been released.

2024

Saint Croix candidates address year-round ferry, homelessness

All seven candidates running in the Saint Croix riding in the October 21 provincial general election say Campobello Island needs a year round ferry. They agree that law courts should return to Charlotte County and that the area faces issues with homelessness, drugs, crime and healthcare.

2024

Fire destroys warehouse on Lubec waterfront

Lubec lost another historic building on October 1, when the warehouse on the town dock adjacent to the state boat ramp burned to the ground, despite the dedicated efforts of both Lubec and Campobello firefighters. A total of approximately 32,000 gallons of water was pumped onto the blaze.

2024

Doctrine of Discovery language still harms tribal communities

The Doctrine of Discovery (DoD), a 15th century legal and religious justification for the conquest of Indigenous lands and peoples, continues to hold significant influence in the state of Maine, despite its widespread repudiation during the past few decades.

2024

PURSE SEINING for mackerel off the Eastport breakwater on October 2 is the crew of the Jenny Rose, owned by Earl Small. (Edward French photo)

PURSE SEINING

PURSE SEINING for mackerel off the Eastport breakwater on October 2 is the crew of the Jenny Rose, owned by Earl Small. (Edward French photo)

2024

FIRE ENGULFS the H D and Sons Seafood warehouse located on the Lubec waterfront on October 1. The Campobello fire department provided mutual aid to the Lubec department, bringing several tru

FIRE ENGULFS

FIRE ENGULFS the H D and Sons Seafood warehouse located on the Lubec waterfront on October 1. The Campobello fire department provided mutual aid to the Lubec department, bringing several trucks and a cadre of firefighters to the scene. A pumper belonging to Whiting was also pressed into service. There

2024

Steady warmth leads to one of hottest summers in Quoddy area

The record books now show that even Downeast Maine and the Fundy Isles, known for their cooler summer temperatures from sea breezes, are feeling the heat from climate change.