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.
Politics & Government
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.
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
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.