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2022

Mills reelected as Moore, Perry, Davis and Granger win locally

Democratic Governor Janet Mills was reelected to a second term, decisively defeating former Republic Governor Paul LePage, and Congressman Jared Golden appeared to be headed to another victory over Bruce Poliquin in the November 8 midterm election in Maine.

2022

Calais vet clinic to close after 26 years

After 26 years of caring for many of the region's beloved pets, Dr. Bill Dewar of the Calais Veterinary Clinic is retiring and closing the practice in December. It was a hard decision, he says, and took over a year to come to.

2022

PART OF THE LOBSTER FEST FAMILY FUN DAY, sponsored by Grand Manan Island Tourism on November 6, was this fun run with inflatable costumes. (Arlene Benham photo)

PART OF THE LOBSTER FEST FAMILY FUN DAY,

PART OF THE LOBSTER FEST FAMILY FUN DAY, sponsored by Grand Manan Island Tourism on November 6, was this fun run with inflatable costumes. (Arlene Benham photo)

2022

THIS VETERANS DAY display is lit up at night in front of the Full Gospel Assembly in Eastport. (Edward French photo)

THIS VETERANS DAY

THIS VETERANS DAY display is lit up at night in front of the Full Gospel Assembly in Eastport. (Edward French photo)

2022

Staff shortages add challenges for cancer care patients in area

Washington County has the third highest rate of cancer diagnosis per year in the state, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with an average of 258 new cancer cases diagnosed annually. The closest and most widely used cancer care treatments are found in Brewer and...

2022

Pet Sematary truck rises from the grave

A piece of Maine's horror movie history has risen from the metaphorical grave. The infamous truck that played a pivotal role in Stephen King's Pet Sematary has been rescued from the elements and is currently undergoing a frame-up restoration thanks to Mike Tammaro of V.L. Tammaro Oil in Baileyville.

2022

Flagpole park’s for-profit status questioned; moratorium eyed

It was a packed house at the Columbia Falls select board meeting on October 24, as representatives for the Flagpole of Freedom Park (FFP) attended for the first time. Plans for the park were first unveiled in March.