2024
Home insurance threatened by climate change
Coastal and other Downeast property owners may be in for a surprise when their insurance is up for renewal.
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2024
Bomb threat targets State House, home of Calais representative
A local state representative, Anne Perry of Calais, has been put into the national spotlight for sponsoring a bill that has gained controversy for its connection to supporting Maine's already existing abortion and gender-affirming medical treatment laws.
2024
AOS central office may move out of Eastport
The AOS 77 central office may be heading out of Eastport to a new site outside of the AOS regional school district and for an annual cost that could be more than five times as much the current amount paid by the AOS for the space.
2024
THE DOWN EAST SUNRISE TRAIL
THE DOWN EAST SUNRISE TRAIL in Machias sustained heavy damage as a result of the flood event on March 10, being the third major flood event of the winter season. The Maine Department of Transportation, which owns the trail, recorded the estimated $530,000 in damage and will be repairing
2024
STEAM RISES
STEAM RISES as Colin Brown pours sap into an evaporator to make maple syrup at his home in Pembroke. (Edward French photo)
2024
Tribal sovereignty bill may be pared down to consensus issues
A tribal sovereignty bill that was introduced in the legislature near the end of February may be pared down to those areas where agreement can be reached between the tribes and the state so that it doesn't end up being vetoed at the end of the short legislative session scheduled to adjourn in April.
2024
Solar farm projects downsize to comply with new Maine law
A 2023 change in Maine law means that two of four Nexamp solar farm projects in Washington County will lose over half of their generating capacity when online.