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Washington County takes $11M borrowing plan to skeptical public

Washington County, Maine · Washington County

Washington County takes $11M borrowing plan to skeptical public

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Washington County commissioners are holding hearings in the coming weeks to discuss an $11 million bond issue they are asking voters to approve in November. Officials have pitched the bond issue — and an accompanying tax hike of up to 40% — as the path out of a major budget crisis caused by years of poor bookkeeping, improper money transfers and unaudited expenses. Officials have said that years of errors drained county funds and forced them to …See the Story

Machiasport’s Clammers Urged to Attend, be Heard at Nov. 3 Machias Dike-Bridge Meeting

Calais, Maine · Calais

Machiasport’s Clammers Urged to Attend, be Heard at Nov. 3 Machias Dike-Bridge Meeting

‘Nothing but a Money Grab’ by Conservation Nonprofits, Whitney Says Paul Sylvain According to Machias businessman David Whitney, the efforts to replace the 150-year-old Machias dike and its flapper gates with a full-span bridge, mainly led by several nonprofit conservation groups, are simply a bridge too far.Around the CountyClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.calais.news/subc…See the Story

Freedom Studies - Short Takes and Unfinished Business

Riots · Calais

Freedom Studies - Short Takes and Unfinished Business

Jon Reisman Riots Versus Revivals When career criminal and fentanyl-infused George Floyd died in police custody, the left’s response was months of violence, arson, riots, and grievances. When conservative evangelist and faith-infused Charlie Kirk was assassinated, his political brethren responded with a revival and forgiveness.Editorial Opinion See the Story

Sea Power: The Decisive Factor in the American Revolution

On Oct. 13, 1775, Congress authorized the outfitting of two warships and the recruiting of Sailors to create a fleet to pursue and capture British merchant vessels. The Naval Committee purchased the merchant ship Black Prince from John Barry and renamed it Alfred. The ship was placed in commission on Dec. 3, 1775. Image credit: Naval History and Heritage Command | William Nowland Powell “The Continental Navy, with few exceptions, was a wasteful …Machias · Machias Read Article

RIP Friend, Teammate Mike Worcester

By Phil Stuart On Sept. 16, my dog and I had just finished high on the Lower Duck Pond Trail in Campobello, when I got a phone call. When I saw who was calling, my heart sank into my stomach. Sharon Worcester was on the other end, and she informed me that Mike Worcester’s six-year battle with dementia was about over. She said that things had gotten worse and he had maybe a few hours or just a couple of days left. MachiasClick here to log in http…Machias · Machias Read Article

Angry West Kennebec Road Residents Present Speed, Safety Concerns at Machias Selectboard Meeting

By Paul Sylvain Machias residents on West Kennebec Road may be few in number, but many showed up in force at the Machias Selectboard’s Sept. 24 meeting to voice their concerns about unabated traffic and safety concerns in their neighborhood. Residents say they’ve been nearly hit in their yards and while walking their dogs by vehicles traveling well beyond the posted 35 mph speed limit. The road is narrow, barely measuring 18 feet wide in places,…Machias · Machias Read Article

Jonesport Officials Irked by Disaster Money Delay

By Nancy Beal Jonesport selectmen recently solicited bids on repairing the embankment between Richardson Cemetery and Moosabec Reach, promising to open them and select one at their Sept. 24 meeting. The embankment was severely eroded by the infamous January 2024 storms. Three bids were submitted by the board’s deadline, and one of the contractors was present at the meeting. What was lacking and would end up stalling the process was the disaster …Machias · Machias Read Article

Fishermen, Regulators Respond to Lobster Industry Survey

By Will Tuell This summer, about 1,400 lobster fishermen — nearly 40% of the active fleet — participated in a survey of all license holders designed by Maine’s Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and the Lobster Advisory Council (LAC), which informs state policy on lobster fishing. At a Sept. 25 Zone A meeting in East Machias, newly appointed DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson noted a key change: there are 2,000 fewer lobster license holders than th…Fishermen · Machias Read Article

Machiasport Clam Committee Revises Shellfish Ordinance, Vice Chair Quits Under Pressure

By Paul Sylvain The Machiasport Selectboard will be asked in October to consider a number of revisions to the town's shellfish ordinance by Shellfish Conservation Committee Chair Zach Wood. The revisions will result in a new ordinance being written.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogMachias · Machias Read Article

Beals Selectmen Seek Contractors

By Nancy Beal At their Sept. 23 meeting, Beals selectmen chose a contractor for repair of the town landing, damaged nearly two years ago in fierce winter storms. Carver Construction Inc. of Jonesport, whose bid was $25,600, was the only bidder on the job, which includes replacing a piling and removing and replacing asphalt in the parking lot. The town was awarded $21,350 for the job and has used $2,000 already. The board agreed to invite Jim Car…Machias · Machias Read Article

Spooky Scenes Amid Fall Leaves

Autumn air, falling leaves, and the promise of spooky nights, this Downes Street home is embracing the spirit of Halloween in full flair. (Photo by Jayna Smith) Calais NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.calais.news/subcatalogHalloween · Calais Read Article

Lioness Bring Soups & Stews Cookoff to Harvest Festival

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Helen’s Restaurant Honored for 75 Years Serving Downeast Maine

From left to right are Reps. Mathew McIntyre (R-Lowell), Will Tuell (R-East Machias), and Tiffany Strout (R-Harrington) join Senator Marianne Moore (R-Calais) in presenting David and Julie Barker, owners of Helen’s Restaurant of Machias, with a legislative sentiment recognizing the eatery’s 75th anniversary in business following a lunch meeting Sept. 23. (Courtesy photo) Around the CountyClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/user or …Machias · Machias Read Article