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This 80-mile relay in northern Maine traces the alewife migration up the St. Croix

by Reuben M. Schafir May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

A race from Sipayik to Forest City, hosted by Wabanaki REACH, follows the ‘fish that feeds all.’

Maine, News

Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot

by Melissa S. Razdrih The Maine Monitor May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

Despite efforts in the final days of the session, the bill to bring the bond before voters failed to pass.

Business, News, Politics

Emergency bill to let towns, counties file for bankruptcy protection garners little support

by Judith Meyer The Maine Monitor January 25, 2026January 26, 2026

The Maine County Commissioners Association and the Maine Municipal Association testified against the bill Wednesday, citing concerns that interest rates could rise if banks get nervous about lending.

Maine, News

Washington County officials adopt budget

by Judith Meyer The Maine Monitor December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Following months of meetings and negotiations, the final budget represents a 17% increase over last year, far less than the 40% first proposed.

Maine, News

In Washington County, where ‘bond’ is a bad word, a tax spike is coming

by Reuben M. Schafir December 4, 2025December 6, 2025

Down East taxpayers aren’t happy about the county’s financial mismanagement, but an $11 million shortfall must be remedied.

Times Record

Final days on the Mopang Stream and Machias River expedition

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Three of us awoke to the amenities of Wigwams Camp. Ken Gordon, Eggman DeCoster and I had reserved the cabin for the first night of our three-day trip on Mopang Stream and the Machias River. Owned by Downeast Salmon Federation, the cabin is located at the bottom of the first of four challenging whitewater rapids […]