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Baileyville man arrested for assaulting woman
BAILEYVILLE, Maine — A local man was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly assaulted a woman twice in the same day and then fled when police were called. more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 26 views
CEO: Calais hospital moves forward
CALAIS, Maine — In a time when some Maine hospitals have been forced to lay off staff, Calais Regional Hospital has been able to hold its own. more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 30 views
Lubec to address school problems
LUBEC, Maine — A public meeting has been set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Lubec High School to discuss two school-related issues. more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 45 views
Forest City residents oppose new port
FOREST CITY, Maine — While the name might imply a metropolis, Forest City, population 5, is not a hub of activity. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 432 views
Development group supports garden project
MACHIAS, Maine — The Washington County Development Authority reviewed two plans Tuesday, one for a skate park in Machias and another that would provide education and food security for residents in … more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 745 views
Forest Service issues red flag wildfire warning
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Forest Service and the National Weather Service have issued a red flag warning of the possibility of wildfires for areas near Greenville and Millinocket south to the … more
3/17/10 | 465 views
Wildfire warning issued in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Forest Service and the National Weather Service have issued a red flag wildfire warning for areas near Greenville and Millinocket south to the coastal areas of Hancock … more
By Online Editor
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 888 views
Calais research center closes, lays off work force
CALAIS, Maine — A Canadian company that watched its customer base shrink dramatically over the past several years has closed its doors, putting more than three dozen people out of work. Acrobat … more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 1742 views
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 | 1227 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 | 4031 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 | 2332 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 | 652 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 | 1792 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 | 1607 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 | 544 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 | 2277 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 | 1058 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 | 2005 views
Machias hospital receives full state license
MACHIAS, Maine — After several years of turbulence, which included a court-ordered receivership, the death of a patient, lawsuits and an interim CEO who has been working to turn things around, Down … more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 1928 views
11 town boards to gather for school meeting
EAST MACHIAS, Maine — A super-sized town meeting has been set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Elm Street School, where selectmen from 11 towns will obtain information on a plan to consolidate into … more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/8/10 | 1122 views
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