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2022

Woodland mill union planning to go on strike

More than 130 workers at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville could be facing a bleak holiday season, after the mill's United Steelworkers (USW) union voted to go on strike, which could happen the week before Christmas.

2022

St. Stephen reelects MacEachern mayor in new district voting

Voters in St. Stephen and area stuck with a familiar face to lead them on their new municipal adventure. The Town of St. Stephen's current mayor, Allan MacEachern, took 1,071 votes in special elections on November 28, handily beating the 378 votes for C.

2022

Handmade feathers help parents with loss

The spirit of giving comes in many forms and sometimes shines its light through deep loss. Two years ago this month Robbinston residents Todd and Bonnie Stewart lost their son, Daniel, to suicide. The pain of that loss does not recede with time...

2022

Flagpole developers air concern over moratorium proposal

Plans for a moratorium vote on large commercial building projects in Columbia Falls received a rebuke from organizers of the Flagpole of Freedom Park (FFP) at the November 28 select board meeting.

2022

Victorian Christmases of past recall life Downeast

Far removed from the commercial opulence of the modern Christmas, Victorians living in the St. Croix Valley celebrated the holiday much more modestly.

2022

SANTA heard the wishes from many children at Triangle Park in Calais following the Christmas parade sponsored by the Calais Lioness Club on December 2. (Edward French photo)

SANTA

SANTA heard the wishes from many children at Triangle Park in Calais following the Christmas parade sponsored by the Calais Lioness Club on December 2. (Edward French photo)

2022

JOY TO THE WORLD. Christmas joy shines in this holiday display located outside the home of Jose and Barbara Lara in Calais. (Edward French photo)

JOY TO THE WORLD

JOY TO THE WORLD. Christmas joy shines in this holiday display located outside the home of Jose and Barbara Lara in Calais. (Edward French photo)