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Politics & Government

2016

Tribal chief recall petition moves ahead at Sipayik

A petition to recall Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore III from office was submitted on October 21 to the Sipayik tribal clerk, who has determined that the petition has a sufficient number of valid signatures to proceed with a recall vote, according to those who circulated the petition.

2016

FERC dismissal ends debate on LNG plans

Lasting longer than the Pittston oil refinery debate in the 1970s and ’80s, the 12-year controversy over three proposals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay finally appears to have ended.

2016

FERC licensing of four St. Croix dams debated

The decades-long debate over federal licensing of Woodland Pulp's storage dams on the St.

2016

Petition seeks two-year terms for tribal chief and vice chief--Chief Fred Moore

The ongoing turmoil in the tribal government at Sipayik is continuing, with the four tribal councillors who had suspended Chief Fred Moore from his administrative duties now also acting to suspend the administrative authority of Vice Chief Vera Francis.

2016

Maker and Howard face off in primary election

In the Tuesday, June 14, primary election in Maine, Washington County voters will face only one contested race, in the Republican primary for State Senate District 6.

2016

Three shades of ‘green’ running for mayor on Grand Manan

The similarity of candidates' names in Grand Manan's mayoral race has led, inevitably, to comments about "shades of green" and reminders to voters to read their ballots carefully.

2016

Sipayik recall vote on tribal councillor, vice chief disputed

In the March 26 election at Sipayik called by Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore III, 86% of the tribal members who voted favored recalling Vice Chief Vera Francis and 93% were in favor of recalling tribal councillor Madonna Soctomah.