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.
Politics & Government
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.
2025
Second AOS budget shows slight decrease
After its first proposed budget faced significant public pushback in the form of a 77 29 vote against it on February 26, the AOS 77 joint school board voted to accept a new budget during a meeting on March 18 at the Pembroke Elementary School.
2025
Bills seek hike in state's share of county jail costs
With the cost of operating the Washington County Jail being a significant portion of the county budget, legislative efforts to increase the state's share of funding for county jails are being closely watched.
2025
Bills set focus on rural patrol and DA district
Washington County legislators are revisiting some issues that they previously have been thwarted in getting enacted by the legislature, including increasing rural law enforcement coverage and having a separate district attorney for the county.