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2008

Former Eastporter offers support for Palestinian youths

A former Eastporter who wanted to improve the lives of youngsters living in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon has founded an initiative to advance support for those children.

2008

Local schools face large cuts in state funds

As the state wrestles with how to address a $190 million shortfall in funding, the effect on local education budgets is leaving educators worried.

2008

Sheriff still troubled by actions of local MDEA officer on DVD

"These people should be the best of the best, not the worst of the worst," says Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith, referring to a Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) officer, shown drinking and driving and committing other questionable acts on a recently surfaced DVD.

2008

Ten-year ordeal ends with court ruling for Francis

Passamaquoddy Tribal Court Judge Rebecca Irving issued a decision on March 3 in favor of Pamela Francis in a lawsuit she brought in 2002 against the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Housing Authority for breaking into her residence and damaging her property in February 1998.

2008

Maine filmmaker targets Eastport for murder mystery

Eastport will once again be the site of a film production, and area residents will have an opportunity to be actors in a low-cost film scheduled to be shot during late April and May.

2008

Reopening one dam for alewives recommended

The legislature's Marine Resources Committee held an unexpected work session this week to reconsider its recommendation on a bill to restore the alewife run on the St. Croix River.

2008

Visa inspection results in arrest of worker in Lubec

A Honduran man who has worked at businesses in Harrington and Lubec was charged on February 6 in U.S. District Court in Bangor with visa fraud. Miguel Villanueva had produced false documentation when he applied to work at Worcester Wreath and ISF Trading Inc.