Posted inGovernment Machiasport considers solar streetlights to offset rising electricity costs by Melissa Razdrih, The Maine Monitor March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inGovernment Down East town bans large solar farms by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inGovernment Lubec Shellfish Committee plans to rotate clam flat closures on either side of Woodward Point by Ethan Bien, The Maine Monitor March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Posted inGovernment Washington County tax bills contained a welcome surprise for most towns by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
Posted inPolice and Courts 3 arrested in drug bust at Down East motel by Ethan Andrews March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
Posted inBusiness Developer wants to build underwater AI data center Down East by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
Posted inBusiness Cooke Aquaculture apologizes for damaging Lubec’s commercial pier by Ethan Bien, The Maine Monitor March 1, 2026March 2, 2026
Posted inEnvironment A Maine lake’s future is secure after mill surrenders dam license by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli February 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inPolice and Courts Shots allegedly fired at police as 6 arrested in Down East drug bust by Ethan Andrews February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
Posted inGovernment Lubec imposes vessel‑length limit at pier after collision by Ethan Bien, The Maine Monitor February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inGovernment Washington County commissioners approve final payoff of 2025 debt by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inPolice and Courts ‘No relief in sight’ for understaffed Washington County prosecutor by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor February 18, 2026February 19, 2026
Posted inPolice and Courts Down East mill identifies 2nd worker who died from gas leak by Sabrina Martin February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inPolice and Courts 2nd worker dies after gas exposure at Woodland Pulp mill by Sabrina Martin February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inGovernment Chief deputy: Washington County sheriff to retire instead of running for re-election by Sabrina Martin February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
Posted inHealth Woodland Pulp’s bleach plant remains closed 2 weeks after UMaine student’s death by Sabrina Martin February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Posted inPolice and Courts Down East house fire started by 3-year-old playing with lighter by Paul Koenig February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Posted inGovernment A Down East town’s heating assistance fund is 12 deliveries away from running out of money by Ethan Bien, The Maine Monitor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Posted inGovernment Deputy transportation commissioner says the state is still open to options for Machias dike project by Evan Houk, The Maine Monitor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Posted inCulture Edward Abbey’s writings echo truths about Down East Maine by RJ Heller, Down East contributor February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
