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2024

Fishway award provides boost for restoration of St. Croix River

An incoming $12 million grant from NOAA to the Passamaquoddy Tribe by way of the Sipayik Environmental Department (SED) will provide the necessary funds to complete the fishway project at Woodland dam.

2024

Brackett sentenced to 55 years for murder

Kailie Brackett, 40, of Sipayik has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of Kimberly Neptune of Sipayik in April 2022. The sentence was issued by Judge Robert Murray on May 10 in Washington County Superior Court.

2024

Chicken lovers raise a squawk in Calais

Council chambers were standing room only when the Calais City Council held a public hearing on a proposed domestic livestock ordinance during their May 9 meeting. There was a high level of public interest in both the proposed ordinance as well as the discussion of ATV use on public roads.

2024

Vietnam War photojournalist sought the truth

Memorial Day is set aside as a time to remember those in the military who died in service to their country, but in a broader sense those who lost their lives while documenting the experiences of the soldiers who were fighting are also honored.

2024

Invasive marine life threatens local ecosystems and fisheries

The observed spread of pancake batter tunicate -- also known as sea vomit -- in multiple locations around Passamaquoddy Bay is prompting marine scientists in the region to sound the alarm.

2024

Ashby wins age group in London Marathon

Last month a Shead High School graduate won his age category in one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Robert Ashby, who grew up in Eastport and lives in Brunswick, won the 55 through 59 age group in the London Marathon with a time of 2:38:29.

2024

DIPPING ALEWIVES at the lower dam on the Pennamaquan River are students from Sipayik and Indian Township elementary schools on May 7. The Sipayik Environmental Department and the Passamaquod

DIPPING ALEWIVES

DIPPING ALEWIVES at the lower dam on the Pennamaquan River are students from Sipayik and Indian Township elementary schools on May 7. The Sipayik Environmental Department and the Passamaquoddy Tribe sponsor an Alewife Day, or Siqonomeq Day, to celebrate 'the fish that feeds all,' to bring back the