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Canada-US Dispute Over Machias Seal Island Escalates Over US Tour Company

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Washington County Officials Say They Intend to Make Final Decisions on 2026 Budget in the Coming Week

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County Commission rejected the Budget Advisory Committee’s second budget plan at its last meeting, setting the stage for a full day of final negotiations Wednesday.See the Story

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A Dozen Municipalities so Far Will Prepay Their Portion of Washington County Debt

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The county plans to align its budget cycle with towns to cut reliance on loans, but the change may not take effect until 2028.See the Story

Washington County Officials Say They Intend to Make Final Decisions on 2026 Budget in the Coming Week

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County Commission rejected the Budget Advisory Committee’s second budget plan at its last meeting, setting the stage for a full day of final negotiations Wednesday.Washington County, Maine · Washington County See the Story

A Dozen Municipalities so Far Will Prepay Their Portion of Washington County Debt

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The county plans to align its budget cycle with towns to cut reliance on loans, but the change may not take effect until 2028.Washington County, Maine · Washington County See the Story

Woodland Pulp set to reopen on time and at full force

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Steam billows from the Woodland Pulp and St. Croix Tissue mills in Baileyville in March 2021. Photo by Fred J. Field.Woodland Pulp, the largest employer in Washington County, is set to reopen next week after a monthlong pause in operations. Spokesperson Scott Beal said several maintenance employees returned to work in late November, and 12 more were brought back last week to restart the bark-handling system. All 38 St. Croix Chipping employees a…Baileyville · Baileyville Read Article

Wreaths Across America: Community effort expands to honor all Eastwood district fallen veterans – BG Independent News

By CLAIRE SANT BG Independent News The Eastwood community established its own Wreaths Across America chapter six years ago, shortly after Chad and Victoria Albright returned to the area from Virginia.Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit that coordinates the placement of wreaths on veterans’ graves each December. More than 4,000 communities take part each year to ensure service members are honored.Amy Miller, a committee volunteer for thColumbia Falls · Columbia Falls Read Article

Washington County commissioners reject 2026 budget proposal, still solving debt crisis

MACHIAS -- Washington County continues to grapple with a multi million dollar debt. After a county commissioner's meeting Thursday, they say they're in the final phases, but locals aren't so sure.Machias · Machias Read Article

Machias Votes to Pay County TAN, Enact Solar, Wind Ordinances

By Paul Sylvain Around 75 Machias voters gathered at the Machias Memorial High School gymnasium on a below-freezing evening, Dec. 3, to act on a five-article special town meeting warrant moderated by Tora Johnson. When the dust settled 55 minutes later, voters had adopted separate ordinances governing commercial solar energy systems and wind energy facilities and authorized the selectboard to enter into long-term contracts, defined as extending …Machias · Machias Read Article

Jonesporters Vote to Pay Town’s Share of County Debt

By Nancy Beal Forty-one Jonesporters turned out Dec. 3 and unanimously voted to pay their town’s $375,088 share of the county debt before its Dec. 31 due date. The decision was one being considered in all Washington County towns, with the rapidly approaching payment deadline for the county’s annual tax anticipation note (TAN). The TAN is money borrowed by the county each yearMachias · Machias Read Article

Commissioners Move Forward with Plans to Adjust Fiscal Year, Appoint Finance Director

By Paul Sylvain Advertised as a Monday morning “workshop,” Washington County Commissioners Courtney Hammond, Billy Howard, and Chairman David Burns rolled up their sleeves and got down to business at the county courthouse on Dec. 1, opening the public portion of the session by voting to nominate Wayne Jones to the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC). Jones’s appointment. would fill a void created by the resignation of former county commissioner…Machias · Machias Read Article

Lubec Town Administrator Elected to Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee

By Will Tuell Lubec’s town manager, Suzette Francis, has been elected to the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Executive Committee, which advises some 490 Maine towns, cities, and other local governments. Francis was formally approved in August and began serving in her new post earlier this fall.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogLubec · Lubec Read Article

Local Nonprofit Blue Devil Fund Doubles Effort to Bring Books to Washington County Students

By Jayna Smith Many are familiar with The Blue Devil Fund, a not-for-profit organization started by Calais High School alumnus Chris Taylor. Since its inception in 2010, The Blue Devil Fund has raised well over $250,000 for charities in the downeast region. In 2018, Taylor added a book drive to the organization’s growing list of giving campaigns. Since then, more than 8,000 books have been donated to schoolchildren throughout Washington County.M…Machias · Machias Read Article

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Canada-US Dispute Over Machias Seal Island Escalates Over US Tour Company

Washington County Officials Say They Intend to Make Final Decisions on 2026 Budget in the Coming Week

A Dozen Municipalities so Far Will Prepay Their Portion of Washington County Debt

Washington County Officials Say They Intend to Make Final Decisions on 2026 Budget in the Coming Week

A Dozen Municipalities so Far Will Prepay Their Portion of Washington County Debt

Woodland Pulp set to reopen on time and at full force

Wreaths Across America: Community effort expands to honor all Eastwood district fallen veterans – BG Independent News

Washington County commissioners reject 2026 budget proposal, still solving debt crisis

Machias Votes to Pay County TAN, Enact Solar, Wind Ordinances

Jonesporters Vote to Pay Town’s Share of County Debt

Commissioners Move Forward with Plans to Adjust Fiscal Year, Appoint Finance Director

Lubec Town Administrator Elected to Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee

Local Nonprofit Blue Devil Fund Doubles Effort to Bring Books to Washington County Students

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Washington County Officials Say They Intend to Make Final Decisions on 2026 Budget in the Coming Week

A Dozen Municipalities so Far Will Prepay Their Portion of Washington County Debt

Woodland Pulp set to reopen on time and at full force

Wreaths Across America: Community effort expands to honor all Eastwood district fallen veterans – BG Independent News

Washington County commissioners reject 2026 budget proposal, still solving debt crisis

Machias Votes to Pay County TAN, Enact Solar, Wind Ordinances

Jonesporters Vote to Pay Town’s Share of County Debt

Commissioners Move Forward with Plans to Adjust Fiscal Year, Appoint Finance Director

Lubec Town Administrator Elected to Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee

Local Nonprofit Blue Devil Fund Doubles Effort to Bring Books to Washington County Students

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