The governor’s move to close the Downeast Correctional Facility in rural Washington County has prompted concerns and rumors.
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Oldest bald eagle ever documented in Maine rescued Down East
The nearly 34-year-old bird of prey had cuts on a wing, likely from a fight with another eagle.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Judge rules that rockweed harvesters need landowners’ permission
Opponents, including the Maine Department of Marine Resources, say the decision concerning the seaweed growing in the intertidal zone is likely to be appealed.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Jury finds Houlton man guilty of murder, arson
Matthew Davis shot Heidi Pratt and Michael Kitchen before setting an Oakfield home on fire.
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Leg Work: Down East trail expands as it supports assortment of uses
The 85-mile Sunrise Trail is used most by motorized vehicle riders, according to a new report, and the mostly gravel surface makes it a challenge for cyclists and walkers.
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New map depicts Washington County Farmers’ Market Trail
The map intended to spur interest in the markets themselves and the towns they inhabit.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Poliquin’s bill could hamper fish restoration, environmental group says
The bill would exempt a Washington County hydro system from federal oversight.
Posted inLocal & State
Prosecutors drop theft charges against ex-Maine sheriff
Donnie Smith served as sheriff between 2007 and 2014.
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Maine Forest Service battles stubborn wildfires
About 27 acres burn atop Mount Abraham near Kingfield, and another 20 acres burn in a Washington County township.