Alton goes to Normandy Once trained, Alton was a prime candidate to participate in the D Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. He was one of 23,000 paratroopers who were loaded into giant C 47 ...

The speakers at a two day conference in St. Andrews did not, precisely, speak with one voice. However, the fishermen, whale-watch and sea kayak operators, Department of Fisheries and Oceans scientists ...

Since the unexpected passing of Machias Town Manager Bill Kitchen on September 9, town officials have been making a number of decisions to keep the town moving forward. The select board recognizes the ...

In Maine House District 9, Republican candidate Arthur Mingo of Calais was elected by a margin of 62.2% to 37.8% for Democratic candidate Darin McGaw of Baileyville. Democratic Rep. Anne Perry of ...

Efforts are under way across Washington County to expand access to flexible childcare -- including the upcoming opening of a new facility at the former Charlotte Elementary School -- in an attempt to ...

U.S. SENATE In the U.S. Senate race, independent incumbent Angus King of Brunswick is running for reelection against three other candidates: independent Jason Cherry of Unity; Democratic Party ...

Students in Washington County schools are being enriched with Wabanaki culture as a result of integrated teachings at both the elementary and high school levels. While the extent of integration varies ...

Charlotte County bucked the trend in the New Brunswick provincial general election on October 21. Voters in both Saint Croix and Fundy The Isles Saint John Lorneville stuck with the Progressive ...

During the October 21 meeting of the Lubec Select Board, the selectmen voted 5-0 to set the property tax rate for the upcoming commitment at 19 mills, an increase of 23.4% from the previous rate of 15 ...

The shortage of auditing firms in Maine has created a backlog that's affecting many municipalities, school districts and county governments throughout the state, including a town in Washington County ...