2022
Lubec approves broadband project
Lubec voters approved moving ahead on the proposed broadband Internet expansion project, by a 24 to 13 vote, during the annual town business meeting held August 3.
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2022
Flagpole View Cabins property cited for violations
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a notice of violation to Worcester Holdings LLC on July 15, after an on-site investigation at Flagpole View Cabins in Columbia Falls revealed issues with permitting and soil retention.
2022
Flagpole park land annexation process being placed on hold
At the Columbia Falls select board meeting on August 8 the town's attorney, Roger Huber, presented copies of an email he received from the attorney representing the Worcester familys' Flagpole of Freedom Park (FFP) project.
2022
Estimates vary on great white shark numbers in bay
At least one scientist believes that hundreds of great white sharks may be in Passamaquoddy Bay each season as they may be looking to establish courtship and mating areas, but other scientists are skeptical of the hypothesis.
2022
Diver’s death still being investigated
The death of a diver in the St. Croix River on Thursday, August 18, has left some unanswered questions, as investigations into what happened are still ongoing. The body of 54 year old John Morris of Cape Charles, Va., was recovered about 150 feet from St.
2022
Bayside court case continues, but penalties can now be issued
The court case involving the Port of Bayside's use of a 100-foot mini rail track that goes nowhere is continuing, with a federal judge in Alaska ruling on July 7 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can issue penalties for use of the rail track after that date.
2022
Residents fight proposal to cut Vanceboro border station hours
Residents around Vanceboro and McAdam are continuing to fight the proposal to reduce the border station hours by 12 hours every day. The Town of Vanceboro hosted a meeting on July 5 that drew approximately 100 people, with all indicating they were opposed to having the border closed from 8 p.m.