2022
More green crabs and lobsters result of warming waters
The record breaking hauls of the lobster industry -- along with the booming green crab population -- are expected to continue over the next few decades.
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2022
Contaminated sludge could be at sites in county
Washington County is not immune to the impact of the recent discovery that chemicals used in non stick cookware, carpets, water repellent sportswear, food wrappers and containers, firefighting foam and even ski wax are contributing to water, soil, food and wild game contamination throughout Maine.
2022
Machiasport pre-release center now open at rebuilt prison site
It's been a long time in coming and does so with a lot less publicity than when it was abruptly closed in February of 2018. The new Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) Pre Release Center in Machiasport is now a reality.
2022
Lubec Safe Harbor bids exceed total funding available
Two construction bids for the Lubec Safe Harbor project have been received, and both are well above the funding amount approved by the federal government for the project.
2022
Only bank on Grand Manan set to close
Grand Mananers heard about the loss of another island service on January 12, with Scotiabank's announcement that it plans to close its Grand Harbour branch in August. Services will be moved to the St.
2022
Tribal culture-bearer remembered
A generous and unassuming Passamaquoddy man who has been one of the driving forces for the preservation of the tribe's language and culture passed away just before Christmas. Wayne Newell of Indian Township died on December 23 at the age of 79.
2021
Border crossing restrictions reinstated; Island ferry to run all winter
The ferry from Campobello to Deer Island will run all winter and next spring, according to Saint Croix MLA Kathy Bockus. She posted on Facebook that provincial Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Jill Green told her that the four day a week ferry service would run until May 31.