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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.

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.