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2014

Joint management of elver fishery proposed by tribe

The dispute between state and Passamaquoddy officials over management of the elver fishery and a license cap for tribal fishermen continued at a January 6 meeting in Augusta that was requested by Governor Paul LePage.

2014

Women join hands to warm up family

Women from all around Washington County joined forces with an anonymous donor to help a local single mother of two in need of a new heating system. The effort was organized by Brenda Gay of Whiting.

2014

Air ambulance delay renews debate by islanders over ANB

Some Grand Manan residents are once again voicing concern about the island's air ambulance service following a December 29 medevac in which six hours elapsed between the decision to fly a patient out and her arrival at Saint John Regional Hospital.

2014

Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area

Neighbors helped neighbors in the aftermath of the pre-Christmas ice storm in Washington County, Maine, and Charlotte County, New Brunswick, and utility linemen are heroes in many people's eyes, as many left their own families during the holiday to restore power.

2014

Tribe rolling dice again for Calais gaming

Having been turned down for over 20 years, the Passamaquoddy Tribe once again is rolling the dice for a gaming facility, this time for slot machines and high-stakes beano in Calais. The tribe's latest effort is only one among several gaming proposals that the legislature is now considering.

2014

Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area

A wave of winter storms that started with a vengeance the weekend of December 21 and hasn't quit its ups and downs in three weeks is still presenting challenges for emergency management personnel. However, compared to the Ice Storm of '98, it's a whole different

2014

Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area

A wave of winter storms that started with a vengeance the weekend of December 21 and hasn't quit its ups and downs in three weeks is still presenting challenges for emergency management personnel. However, compared to the Ice Storm of '98, it's a whole different