2022
Lobstermen struggle with low price, high costs
Downeast lobstermen have been feeling the pinch of a significant price drop from last year and haven't been able to fish some days, as dealers weren't buying lobsters.
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2022
Flagpole View Cabins property cited for violations
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a notice of violation to Worcester Holdings LLC on July 15, after an on-site investigation at Flagpole View Cabins in Columbia Falls revealed issues with permitting and soil retention.
2022
Flagpole park land annexation process being placed on hold
At the Columbia Falls select board meeting on August 8 the town's attorney, Roger Huber, presented copies of an email he received from the attorney representing the Worcester familys' Flagpole of Freedom Park (FFP) project.
2022
Estimates vary on great white shark numbers in bay
At least one scientist believes that hundreds of great white sharks may be in Passamaquoddy Bay each season as they may be looking to establish courtship and mating areas, but other scientists are skeptical of the hypothesis.
2022
Diver’s death still being investigated
The death of a diver in the St. Croix River on Thursday, August 18, has left some unanswered questions, as investigations into what happened are still ongoing. The body of 54 year old John Morris of Cape Charles, Va., was recovered about 150 feet from St.
2022
Bayside court case continues, but penalties can now be issued
The court case involving the Port of Bayside's use of a 100-foot mini rail track that goes nowhere is continuing, with a federal judge in Alaska ruling on July 7 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can issue penalties for use of the rail track after that date.
2022
Eastport's WaCo is oldest diner in Maine
When Nelson Watts and Ralph Colwell purchased a lunch wagon in 1923, took it off its wheels and declared it the WaCo Diner, they didn't know they were starting what would some day become the oldest diner in Maine.