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Politics & Government

2016

Chief calls recall vote on vice chief and councillor

An election to recall Passamaquoddy Vice Chief Vera Francis of Sipayik and tribal councillor Madonna Soctomah has been called for Saturday, March 26, by Chief Fred Moore III. Voting will be held at the youth and recreation building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2016

LePage responds to questions during Calais town hall forum

Governor Paul LePage came to Calais High School on March 15 -- coincidentally the state's 196th birthday -- to hold a town hall with approximately 80 community members.

2016

Downeast Correctional Facility likely to stay, may see changes

The Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Washington County will remain if a bill before the legislature is approved, but what form the minimum-security reentry facility may take is still to be determined.

2016

Bill to fund prison expansion could lead to DCF closure

A bill before the legislative Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may have consequences for the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) prison located in Washington County.

2016

Legislative proposal may threaten basic landline service

A bill before the legislative Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technologies has more than a few nonprofits and individuals concerned.

2016

Prime minister charms St. Andrews

The mood in St. Andrews was one of jubilation and a bit of disbelief after the recent three-day working visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his full cabinet.

2015

Projects to east and west could lead to oil spill

Two projects -- from the west and from the east -- that could increase the number of oil tankers in the Bay of Fundy are raising concerns among environmentalists and fishermen about the risks posed to the bay's ecosystem and its fisheries.