Ethan Bien, The Maine Monitor – Bangor Daily News

Down East, Government

A Down East town’s heating assistance fund is 12 deliveries away from running out of money

by Ethan Bien, The Maine MonitorFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Requests for heating assistance from seniors are rising, while donations to keep the fund solvent have been inconsistent.

Down East, Government

Calais considers resolution opposing new Maine law restricting police cooperation with ICE

by Ethan Bien, The Maine MonitorFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Down East, Environment

Down East town set to launch clam seeding program this spring

by Ethan Bien, The Maine MonitorJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Down East, Government

Maine National Guard won’t sell Calais Armory

by Ethan Bien, The Maine MonitorJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Down East, Government

Calais isn’t interested in bailing out Washington County

by Ethan Bien, The Maine MonitorNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025