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2016

Ice core research sheds light on climate change

The research of ice core samples from the remote areas of the world as a part of climate change study may feel very far from Downeast Maine. But the ice-out on the region's lakes this year as some of the earliest ever recorded may be connecting the dots.

2016

First tissue machine begins production; 80 jobs created

The first of the two tissue machines that will be run by St. Croix Tissue at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville began its startup phase in March and made its first saleable paper on March 16.

2016

Need for local food systems support examined -- Washington County Food Summit

Food will always draw a crowd, and the 2016 Washington County Food Summit held at Washington Academy on March 12 was no exception. With over 140 registered attendees, the full day of all things related to local foods was buzzing with panels, workshops and speakers.

2016

Local effort provides bicycles for African farmers

Katherine Cassidy of Lubec, a former state representative and now a volunteer with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) operating in Uganda, still says she is "astonished" at the success of her effort to provide rural African farm families with bicycles.

2016

LePage responds to questions during Calais town hall forum

Governor Paul LePage came to Calais High School on March 15 -- coincidentally the state's 196th birthday -- to hold a town hall with approximately 80 community members.

2016

Emotions run high as tenants seek new relocation

The elderly and handicapped residents of the St. Croix Apartments in Calais are undergoing a difficult relocation process as a result of the building losing its subsidized housing contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on March 1.

2016

Chief calls recall vote on vice chief and councillor

An election to recall Passamaquoddy Vice Chief Vera Francis of Sipayik and tribal councillor Madonna Soctomah has been called for Saturday, March 26, by Chief Fred Moore III. Voting will be held at the youth and recreation building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.