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2013

Officials debate need for courthouse expansion

A proposed expansion to the county courthouse, to be funded by the state to the tune of $8.5 million, has Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith voicing sharp opposition to the project. "I keep hearing that the state is broke," he says.

2013

Town officials raise questions on LCOC plans for wing use

Addressing a group composed mostly of supporters, members of the board of directors of the Lubec Community Outreach Center (LCOC) presented their vision for the future use of the former Lubec High School facility.

2013

LCOC presents plan’s cost-savings

Emotions ran high at times during a public meeting at the Lubec Consolidated School on Monday, April 1.

2013

Tribe and state seek elver fishery resolution

The dispute between the state and the Passamaquoddy Tribe over the issuance of elver fishing licenses has simmered down this past week, as both Maine and tribal officials continue meeting to reach a resolution.

2013

City plans to hire former official from Somerset County

The Eastport City Council expects to hire Larry Post as the new city manager, replacing outgoing City Manager Jonathan Southern. At the April 10 council meeting council President Mary Repole introduced Post and said, "We're still in negotiations, but both the council and Mr. Post are committed."

2013

Bill passed to open St. Croix to alewife run

Barring any last second surprises in Augusta, this spring alewives will be able to reach the 98% of their traditional spawning habitat in the St. Croix River watershed that has been blocked for the past 19 years.

2013

Tribe and state still at odds over cap on elver licenses

The debate over the number of elver fishing licenses being issued by the Passamaquoddy Tribe this year may appear to be resolved in the state legislature, which is moving ahead with a plan for 200 tribal licenses, but the Passamaquoddy Joint Tribal Council says the state cannot cap the number...