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2025

Tribe’s revenue from online sports betting stirs questions

Since the launch in November of 2023 of a sports-betting partnership with DraftKings, the Passamaquoddy Tribe has earned nearly $30 million in revenues, more than five times the amount generated for the three other tribes in Maine, according to figures provided by the state.

2025

Sipayik to address high radon levels

The presence of a high level of radon in some older homes at Sipayik is being addressed with the award of $1 million to the Pleasant Point Housing Authority (PPHA) for mold and radon removal through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2025

Owner to rebuild fire-damaged Bluebird Motel

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office has classified the fire that burned a portion of the 40-unit Bluebird Motel in Machias on the night of December 24 as being of undetermined origin because of the extent of the destruction.

2025

Local shellfish licensing process stirs questions

Ninety plus miles of shorefront presents a tempting target for clamdiggers, including those who do not belong there. This is particularly so for those from towns lacking such a lucrative asset.

2024

Bluebird Motel in Machias damaged by fire

A fire that destroyed a large portion of the Bluebird Motel on Route 1 in Machias on the night of Christmas Eve was a challenging one for firefighters. The fire was called in about 8:40 p.m.

2024

Storm impacts and mitigation strategies eyed

On the eve of a weather event promising to bring high winds and waters, a group of stakeholders convened in Machias to discuss strategies for mitigating storm damage and to share resources that have been compiled since last winter's devastating storms.

2024

Scallop fishermen see high prices and many green crabs

With the opening of the scallop season in Cobscook Bay on December 2, fishermen are seeing the highest prices ever for their catches, which have been good, and more draggers in the bay than during the past few years.