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Politics & Government

2025

Eastport board told about property violation concerns

The Eastport Zoning Board of Appeals heard concerns from a resident regarding alleged property violations on Carlow Island and how the city's code enforcement officers (CEOs) have handled the situation at an informational meeting on July 21 at city hall.

2025

Village begins harbour cleanup in wake of contractor’s removal

The Village of Grand Manan has begun cleaning up piles of debris at North Head harbour, as work on the dredging project has stopped again and the contractor, Greenfield Construction, has been removed from the project.

2025

Roosevelt park to operate with fewer staff, citing loss of funds

Roosevelt Campobello International Park (RCIP) is facing a critical funding shortage as a result of an unresolved delay in part of the annual payment from the U.S. National Park Service (NPS).

2025

Discussion about salmon farm plans in Lubec becomes heated

In a marathon meeting held June 4, the Lubec Select Board coupled a series of three public hearings on ordinances and the comprehensive plan with a board meeting that was dominated by a discussion about two controversial fish farm proposals in the town.

2025

Shead graduation cap dispute quickly resolved

A dispute over whether seniors' caps for graduation at Shead High School could be decorated with articles of cultural or religious significance escalated quickly online and was diffused just as fast by the decision of school administrators...

2025

Sipayik eyes moving wastewater treatment plant

The tribal government at Sipayik is proceeding with plans to move its wastewater treatment plant because of the risks posed by rising sea levels, flooding and storm surges.

2025

ATV hearing in Lubec draws large crowd

The Lubec town meeting room was so full there were people clustered outside the windows trying to listen to the public hearing about possibly opening up the town to ATV traffic.