Machias, Calais, Lubec, Washington County, Maine News

Baileyville Ambulance Service suspends itself

BAILEYVILLE, Maine — In what appears to be a preemptive move to avoid possible state fines, the Baileyville Ambulance Service has suspended itself. more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 767 views

E. Machias man dies from chain saw injuries

WHITING, Maine — Police confirmed Monday that an East Machias man died Thursday or Friday from injuries he suffered while working in the woods. more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 1863 views

Grass, brush fire season gets an early start

HERMON, Maine — Though spring hasn’t officially sprung, at least according to the calendar, firefighters from several communities in the region have been busy putting out grass and brush … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 2032 views

Calais to hold public hearing on pot dispensary moratorium

CALAIS, Maine — City councilors approved a recommendation from the Public Safety Committee last week to enact a moratorium on siting marijuana distribution dispensaries in the city. “I think … more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 389 views

Milbridge veteran, ex-selectman remembered as 'a fine gentleman'

MILBRIDGE, Maine — A veteran who served as a selectman for 18 years and during his adult life became known for his service and advocacy for Down East coastal Maine has died. more

By Bill Trotter
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 1650 views

Calais opts to disband dispatch service

CALAIS, Maine — Calais councilors voted Thursday night to disband the city’s emergency dispatching services. more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 1408 views

Learning center to offer spring classes

TRESCOTT — The Cobscook Community Learning Center is offering a wide range of spring classes. Anyone interested in taking a class may register online at www.thecclc.org or call 733-2233. more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 478 views

Eastport readies for cruise ship arrival

EASTPORT, Maine — It may be six months away, but the residents of Washington County are already knee-deep in preparations for a cruise ship arrival at Eastport. more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 2035 views

Baldacci to meet with Bumble Bee CEO at cannery

PROSPECT HARBOR, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci is meeting with the top executive of Bumble Bee Foods to discuss potential future uses for the company's sardine cannery in eastern Maine that is slated … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/12/10 | 977 views

Committee approves consolidating 11 towns

EAST MACHIAS, Maine — A 31-member committee that consists of selectmen, school board members and residents representing 11 towns voted unanimously Tuesday night to move toward consolidating into an … more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 1900 views