Calais City Council orders 5 percent spending cut to fight deficit
To avoid a massive tax hike, department heads must reduce costs to offset a $544,000 county bill and rising public safety wages.
Machiasport voters approve school, municipal spending despite concerns over rising taxes
A small group of residents questioned spending for special education, but the requested $461,945 was ultimately approved.
Lubec officials set a one-day delay in closing date on sale of foreclosed property where a tenant still lives
The property is being sold at just over half the original asking price; the town has never charged the tenant rent for remaining in the home.
Coalition of Eastport residents submits petition to prohibit large data center project
Move targets DeepGreen’s proposed offshore AI facility, now in early federal permitting.
Lubec Board of Selectmen votes to sell foreclosed home still occupied by tenant
The property, owned by a Connecticut man, has been tied up in tax liens and discharges since 2012.
Calais City Council presses school district on rising budget demands
Councilors plan to bring Superintendent Mary Anne Spearin into future talks as they weigh possible cuts amid rising tax pressures.
Schoppee Farm halts market as federal hemp rule hits; Machias to host this season
A federal rule change threatens the farm’s hemp business, forcing the long‑running market to relocate for 2026.