2013
Islanders remain dissatisfied with medevac service
Residents of Grand Manan continue to be dissatisfied with their air ambulance service, despite ongoing efforts by the village to address the issue.
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2013
Lubec board rejects bid for food pantry in high school wing
By a unanimous vote, Lubec's MSAD 19 school board has rejected the request by the Lubec Community Outreach Center (LCOC) to utilize the closed high school wing for food pantry operations.
2013
Reduced post office hours explained at meetings in county
The reduction in hours at post offices throughout the U.S. is now proceeding, with meetings to explain the changes having been held recently by the U.S. Postal Service in five Washington County communities, including Whiting and Cutler...
2013
Idle No More rally raises awareness about Native cause
Wabanaki supporters of a movement for indigenous rights and environmental justice that began in Canada took advantage of the New Year's Eve celebration in Bank Square, Eastport, to help spread the message of the Idle No More protests against controversial actions by the Harper government.
2013
Fishing regulations changed to curb largemouth bass
The illegal introduction of invasive largemouth bass into the St. Croix River watershed last year has prompted the state to change its fishing regulations to try to limit its growth in population and the spread of the fish into nearby lakes and rivers.
2012
Two buildings tell their tales of loss, rebirth
How does the smell of roasted peanuts help with the task of revitalization? It taps into the collective memory of community members in Machias who spent many happy years shopping and socializing in the former Five and Dime building located in the heart of the downtown.
2012
Search suspended for Grand Manan lobster fisherman
Passengers returning to Grand Manan on the late ferry on Thursday night, December 20, were met with an ominous spectacle. A row of brilliant lights spread across the water, lighting the low clouds with a sickly glow.