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.
Politics & Government
2025
Sipayik council terminates vice chief from employment
The Passamaquoddy Tribal Council at Sipayik decided at an April 22 meeting to terminate the employment of Vice Chief Ernest Neptune because of allegations of sexual harassment.
2025
Cutler officials receive audit but decide against legal action
A recently completed forensic audit of the Town of Cutler's books has found multiple transactions that were lacking in full support or clear municipal business purpose, and without proper documentation it's difficult to determine if transactions were actually town expenses. However, both the district attorney'
2025
Provincial cabinet eyes ferry service to Campobello
New Brunswick's provincial cabinet might take up an invitation to meet on Campobello Island, according to Premier Susan Holt.
2025
All-terrain vehicle proposals stir debate; ATVs on roads bill opposed
Proposed legislation to allow ATVs to be driven on public roads received strong pushback from state government officials and other residents during a March 27 hearing by the legislature's Transportation Committee.
2025
All-terrain vehicle proposals stir debate; Calais trail extension backed
More than 30 people offered testimony in support of legislation directing the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) to extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Pembroke into Calais.
2025
Legislature considers authorizing expansion of gaming for tribes
Following the launching of sports-betting partnerships between the tribes in Maine and digital sports entertainment companies in November 2023, a bill to permit the tribes also to be licensed to operate Internet gaming is being considered by the legislature.