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2016

Roadkill removal policy eyed after deer hit

At the Grand Manan's village council’s meeting on January 4, the main subject of discussion was the removal and disposal of road-killed animals. Councillor Kirk Cheney summed up a story that became a hot topic on island social media.

2016

Police chiefs relate impact of drug crisis

Maine lawmakers started off the second session of the 127th Maine Legislature listening to impassioned testimony from those on the front lines in dealing with the drug crisis in the state, which may have a record number of overdose deaths this past year.

2016

Many help family after home burns

Neighbors and strangers have turned out in force to help a family whose uninsured home and barn on Old County Road in Pembroke was destroyed by fire on Sunday, January 3.

2016

Fuel funds seeking donations

During these winter months, the cost of heating homes weighs heavily on the minds of many Maine residents. This year, although there is good news because of lower fuel costs, there is still a significant demand for assistance.

2016

Demand high at food pantries

Food pantries in Washington and Charlotte counties are holding their own as the colder months of winter begin, and all are dependent upon the generosity of volunteers as well as financial patrons.

2015

Scallop stocks, number of boats down in Cobscook Bay

Although the abundance of scallops in Cobscook Bay is down some this year, there are fewer boats dragging during the opening days of the season, so a closure of the bay because of depletion of the resource may be delayed until the end of January.

2015

Paul Revere raider settles Downeast after rock star’s life

There are a lot of things that would lead a rock star to visit Lubec. But what would entice a rock star to move to Lubec and then call the town home? That question was put to Deb Lindsay, the new owner of Northern Tides and wife of Mark Lindsay, original lead singer for Paul Revere and the Raiders.