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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” ...
Passamaquoddy Tribal Governor and Chief Clayton Cleaves

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 ...
Four people were shot near this Lamoine home on Sunday, March 11, 2012.

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 ...

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 ...

Jonesport-Beals High School announces honor parts

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 ...
From the community

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE IN DENNYSVILLE

The 147th annual Memorial Day Observance in Dennysville will begin ...

Columbia Falls teen charged with passing Brewer school bus

BREWER, Maine — A Columbia Falls teenager stopped his vehicle ...

Walk in Addison will benefit cancer center in Ellsworth

ADDISON, Maine — The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center’s ...

Corea-based fishing vessel escorted back to port because of safety violations, Coast Guard says

BOSTON, Mass. — The U.S. Coast Guard terminated the voyage ...
From the community

Steuben Library to Hold Book Sale

On Saturday, May 26th, the library will be holding a ...

Machias already planning for its 250th anniversary celebration in 2013

MACHIAS, Maine — It may require a special burn permit ...

Downeast Coastal Conservancy launches $1.9 million riverfront acquisition project

MACHIAS, Maine — A new campaign being orchestrated by the ...

Graduation ceremonies scheduled for the weekend

The following Maine colleges and universities will hold their commencement ...

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BAR HARBOR, Maine – The Mount Desert Island Historical Society has announced an opening reception for a major exhibit of original early architectural drawings and ...
 
CHERRYFIELD, Maine – The Cherryfield Free Public Library will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 2. While attending the ...
 
BROOKLIN, Maine – Handmade Papers Gallery will hold an open house between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31. The event hosted by Brooklin members ...
 
CHERRYFIELD, Maine – The Cherryfield Congregational Church will hold a Beef Church Supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Fellowship Hall. Admission is ...
 
Down East Community Hospital, Machias To Jesse Brown and Renee Matthews of Lubec, a son, Josie Michael Brown, May 21, 2012. To Timothy and Mary ...