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The committee behind the Lost Fishermen's Memorial in Lubec is reconsidering its controversial decision to not include the names of Chester and Aaron Barrett. | Maine Public
College of the Atlantic students stationed at a research outpost leapt into action this week to assist two fishermen whose boat had caught fire about 18 miles offshore. | Bar Harbor Story
Instead of becoming a subdivision of upscale houses, the scenic area known as Allen Point is on track to be a managed nature preserve after a grassroots group reached a purchase agreement with the site’s owner. | Ellsworth American
In recent months, Bar Harbor's special amusement permit process has come into focus as residents have come to town council meetings to challenge certain applications. | Mount Desert Islander
With just 30% of the work completed, costs associated with the new Conners Emerson School building project have already exceeded the amount set aside as a contingency fund and are still climbing. | Mount Desert Islander
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward. | The Maine Monitor
Rep. Jared Golden urged a congressional committee to consider a 10-year delay of new regulations aimed at protecting the North Atlantic right whale by changing fishing practices for lobstermen. | Portland Press Herald
Groups tackle Machias dike, flooding issues | Quoddy Tides
Ellsworth's City Council discussed a proposal Monday night to transition city office operations to a four-day workweek. | Ellsworth American
If you’re thinking Maine summers, known for their warm days and cool nights, aren’t like they used to be, you’re right. They’re not just getting hotter — they’re also getting stickier. | Sun Journal
There is a $6,000 reward for information on how largemouth bass were introduced into West Musquash Lake in Washington County. | Bangor Daily News
Blue Hill is negotiating the potential purchase of the site of a former George Stevens Academy dormitory to replace the outgrown 1967 fire station at 65 Water St. | Ellsworth American
The City Council voted to approve a $2 million bond anticipation note for the Surry Road project until the original funding, a loan from The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, is acquired. | Ellsworth American
Downeast Community Partners is navigating turmoil while working to find new leadership. | Bangor Daily News
Robbinston school board passes budget, retains school choice | Quoddy Tides |
