2022
More green crabs and lobsters result of warming waters
The record breaking hauls of the lobster industry -- along with the booming green crab population -- are expected to continue over the next few decades.
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2022
Calais ends city loan program designed to develop business
After more than two decades, the City of Calais is ending its Economic Development Loan Fund, a program that oversaw the distribution and management of more than $2.8 million across 85 loans for Calais businesses.
2022
Bill would allow tribe to tap into Perry aquifer for drinking water
A legislative bill that would allow the Passamaquoddy Tribe to tap into a groundwater aquifer in Perry to provide drinking water to Sipayik garnered a great deal of support during a hearing by the legislature's Judiciary Committee on February 17, with over 100 people providing testimony in...
2022
HAVING FUN
HAVING FUN sliding during the Stronghearts Winter Sports and Fun Day on February 13 are Wanda Kirshman with Harbor Seeley, Lucca Stevens and Carter Fitzsimmons. (Don Dunbar photo)
2022
SNOW FALLS
SNOW FALLS during the Winter Family Fun Day at Round Pond in Charlotte on Saturday, February 19, but everybody stayed with hopes of getting the largest fish. The event, which included a fishing derby, a joker run, sliding and games, with free food throughout the day, was sponsored by the
2022
Shipping downturn leads to layoffs for port's longshoremen
Almost all of the remaining longshoremen who work at the Port of Eastport are being laid off this month, as the downturn in shipping continues.
2022
Machiasport pre-release center now open at rebuilt prison site
It's been a long time in coming and does so with a lot less publicity than when it was abruptly closed in February of 2018. The new Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) Pre Release Center in Machiasport is now a reality.