Down East
Customs incident over $1.74 duty heading to Canadian federal court
ST. STEPHEN, New Brunswick — A Massachusetts attorney has been at odds with the Canadian government since last August, when she claims she was “bullied” by a New Brunswick border patrol agent who she wants reprimanded. She also wants her record cleared of any border crossing violation that could affect ...
Births at Down East Community Hospital, Machias
on May 25, 2012, at 2:45 p.m.
To Timothy and Mary Huntley of Lubec, a daughter, Vanessa Elizabeth, May 23, 2012.
Passamaquoddy chief says public hearing will precede allocation of $11.4 million settlement
Petitions seek equal distribution of funds among tribal members PLEASANT POINT, Maine — Passamaquoddy Tribal Governor and Chief Clayton Cleaves said Wednesday a public hearing will be held before any decision on what’s to become of the proceeds of an $11.4 million lawsuit settlement that the tribe will soon receive ...
Ellsworth hospital recognized for response to quadruple shooting
ELLSWORTH, Maine — As one of the state’s rural hospitals, Maine Coast Memorial in Ellsworth doesn’t typically see many patients with gunshot wounds come through the emergency room doors. In fact, a year can pass without hospital staff seeing any. So when four men with gunshot wounds came into the ...
Births, Down East Community Hospital, May 21, 2012
on May 23, 2012, at 2:07 p.m.
Down East Community Hospital, Machias To Renee Matthews and Jesse Brown of Lubec, a son, Josie Michael Brown, May 21, 2012.
Analysis: Washington County had best crime-solving record in 2010, Penobscot and Cumberland at the bottom
MACHIAS, Maine — The latest report by the Maine Department of Public Safety shows law enforcement agencies in Washington County had the state’s best track record for solving crimes in 2010 while Penobscot County had the lowest rate of crime-solving success and Cumberland County had the second-worst. The state’s 2010 ...
Jonesport-Beals High School announces honor parts
on May 20, 2012, at 4:11 p.m.
JONESPORT, Maine — The faculty and administration of Jonesport-Beals High School announced the honor parts for the 2011-12 school year. Valedictorian is Robbi Carver, daughter of Debbie and Mark Carver of Beals. She plans to attend the University of Maine at Machias where she will study elementary education. Salutatorian is ...
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Maine Forest Service battles blueberry field fire Down East
on May 20, 2012, at 5:28 a.m.
TOWNSHIP 19 MD — The Maine Forest Service fought a fire north of Columbia Falls on Saturday afternoon after a blueberry field burn went out of control, according to a release. Forest rangers were called to the fire off Shadagee Road around 1 p.m. Saturday and went to the scene ...
A billion bees ‘from away’ are essential to Maine’s wild blueberry crop
DEBLOIS, Maine — The blueberry barrens of Down East Maine are literally buzzing this weekend with anticipation of a bumper crop of wild bush blueberries, given the recent importation of 1 billion honeybees trucked in from away to help ensure a hefty harvest. “No bees, no blueberries,” said David Yarborough, ...
Columbia Falls teen charged with passing Brewer school bus
BREWER, Maine — A Columbia Falls teenager stopped his vehicle when he came face to face with a school bus on Washington Street on Tuesday, but then “moved forward slowly after the bus’s lights were activated,” Brewer police Sgt. Arden Jones said Wednesday. Devin Brann, 19, was stopped at around ...
Two jailed after break-ins at pot cultivator’s home in Washington County
MACHIAS, Maine — Two Washington County men remained in custody Wednesday after being charged with breaking into the same residence near Cooper twice within 14 hours earlier in the week. Shots were fired by a resident of the home during the second incident, which occurred at about 11:30 Monday night. ...
Group threatens EPA with lawsuit over St. Croix alewives
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Two individuals and a southern Maine organization are ramping up their legal fight to restore alewives to the St. Croix River, this time accusing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of complicity in preventing the fish from spawning Down East. Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, Doug Watts of Augusta ...
Births at Down East Community Hospital in Machias
on May 15, 2012, at 4:37 p.m.
To Kellie and Adam Kilton of Roque Bluffs, a daughter, Baylee Rae Kilton, May 14, 2012.
Births, Down East Community Hospital, May 15, 2012
on May 15, 2012, at 4:21 p.m.
Down East Community Hospital, Machias To Mallory Johnson and Blake Olsen of Machiasport, a daughter, Hayden Noel, May 15, 2012.
Corea-based fishing vessel escorted back to port because of safety violations, Coast Guard says
on May 14, 2012, at 8:35 p.m.
BOSTON, Mass. — The U.S. Coast Guard terminated the voyage of a Corea-based fishing vessel about two miles from Port Corea after a boarding team discovered multiple safety violations during a routine at-sea inspection, according to a press release from the Coast Guard. During the inspection, the boarding team from ...
Births at Down East Community Hospital, Machias
on May 14, 2012, at 4:29 p.m.
To Kellie and Adam Kilton of Roque Bluffs, a daughter, Baylee Rae Kilton, May 14, 2012.
Bohemian Mama’s Bakery out of the way and out of the ordinary
ADDISON, Maine — Walking through the door of Bohemian Mama’s Bakery is entering olfactory nirvana. Savoring the aromas that waft from the tiny kitchen where Linda Clouser creates a culinary kaleidoscope of baked treats makes the effort of finding the place worth the search. Hidden away in an old house ...
Machias already planning for its 250th anniversary celebration in 2013
MACHIAS, Maine — It may require a special burn permit to light all the candles, but Machias is already planning next year’s 250th birthday celebration. A broad coalition of community boosters already is hard at work planning an array of special events with most occurring between June 15 and June ...
Births, Down East Community Hospital, May 3-10, 2012
on May 11, 2012, at 11:18 a.m.
Births Down East Community Hospital, Machias To Jesse and Kristi Davis of Marshfield, a son, Luke Gregory, May 3, 2012. To Kerri and Eric Sternberg of Machias, a daughter, Arabella Augusta, May 7, 2012. To Elizabeth Singh and Prabh Jot of East Machias, a son, Tristan, May 9, 2012. To ...
Downeast Coastal Conservancy launches $1.9 million riverfront acquisition project
MACHIAS, Maine — A new campaign being orchestrated by the Machias-based Downeast Coastal Conservancy has its sights set on acquiring 1,020 acres along the Machias and Middle rivers, which surround the community. The “Two Rivers Campaign” has set a goal of raising $1.9 million and is being billed as an ...
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Gary Allan talks with the BDN leading up to Bangor concert
Out of the ashes, Central Street’s garden grows
Mid Coast Actor’s Studio provides new forum for classic plays
Signs lead artist to opportunity
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