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2022

Municipalities research Internet options; Lubec eyes expansion choices

The September 14 meeting of the Lubec Select Board was preceded by the fourth public presentation by the town's broadband expansion committee. Led by Martha Howell, the meeting attracted 18 members of the public, including two from Trescott...

2022

Municipalities research Internet options; Eastport looking at models

The Eastport Fiber Connectivity Committee is on a roll, with the city council granting at its September 14 meeting permission for the committee to begin initial discussions with Pleasant Point, Perry and Charlotte.

2022

Eastport grapples with issue of 'right-of-way' streets

The Eastport City Council is grappling with an unexpected issue brought to its attention by resident Janice Bonavito of 26 Mitchell Street that there are possibly a number of "right-of-way" streets in the city that may not be plowed by the city starting this winter.

2022

Crossing guard leaves a legacy of kindness

A changing of the guard took place in early September when Dot Larsen did one final shift ushering children safely across King Street to and from St. Stephen Elementary School. She did not plan on a 35-year career as a school crossing guard back in 1986.

2022

Calais High policy on restroom access creates concerns

During the September 14 meeting of the Calais School Committee, the exceptionally large number of attendees, both in person and on Zoom, expressed strong opinions on the new restroom policy at Calais High School.

2022

Youth broadband survey yields surprising results

A youth broadband survey spearheaded by Elaine Abbott of the Sunrise County Economic Council with survey design assistance of Corrie Hunkler of Healthy Acadia has brought to the fore the voices of the next generations and their thoughts about IT access and use.

2022

Reviving WCCOG considered by Washington County towns

The City of Eastport recently became the seventh Washington County municipality to sign on to the revitalization of the Washington County Council of Governments (WCCOG), a membership organization that operated until a couple of years ago for the benefit of its members with planning services and...