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2020

Tribes and state debate new relationship

The debate over proposed legislation to change the relationship between the tribes in Maine and the state so that they operate like over 560 tribes in the country under federal Indian law instead of state law has continued during hearings held by the legislature's Judiciary Committee.

2020

New Eastport city manager outlines goals

Eastport's new city manager has fallen in love with the island city since arriving in July and says his mission will be to work on how he can help make the quality of lives of those who live in the city better and more prosperous.

2020

Roque Bluffs wins broadband funding

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success,” according to Henry Ford. This sentiment could be the motto for a group of Roque Bluffs residents who saw a need and did something about it.

2020

Tribal-state relationship may be altered

Legislation to reframe the relationship between the state and the four federally-recognized tribes in Maine is being put forward by the legislature's Judiciary Committee, based on recommendations made by a task force that met from July through December.

2020

Area cougar sightings reported

Few animals are as shrouded in mystery as the large wild cat often called the cougar. They are also called "ghost cats" because few people ever see them where there is a known wild population.

2020

Food and fuel funds seeing need increase

Many Washington County households struggle to keep their homes warm and nutritious meals on the table. To help fill the gaps are organizations and community members that support fuel funds and food pantries for those in need.

2020

Tribal advocate finally pardoned by state

The Eastport attorney who started the case that led to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act and then, supporters believe, was framed by state officials on a felony marijuana charge in 1968 to end his efforts was finally pardoned by the state on January 7.