FIREFIGHTERS
FIREFIGHTERS put out the blaze that destroyed the home of Leo Silins in Pembroke on April 13. Along with his home, Silins lost all of his possessions in the fire and is in need of assistance to rebuild. (Edward French photo)
April 22, 2010
Front Page Stories
County faces shortage of healthcare providers
Ginny Pond, a licensed clinical social worker, moved to Washington County in 2004 to practice.
Fishermen consider regulatory changes following accidents
Lubec area fishermen recently met with Maine Marine Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard officials to consider possible regulatory changes that would help prevent the loss of life for any more fishermen in this area.
Hine’s photo leads to discovery about life of cannery girl
The life of another Eastport girl photographed in 1911 by Lewis Hine for the National Child Labor Committee has been uncovered by Massachusetts writer Joe Manning.
Islanders face decision on incorporation
Joseph Searles, standing in front of his Harbour View Variety store on Campobello Island, motioned to the left, then turned to the right. "That's where my grandfather's house stood, and this all used to be the James Searles estate," he said.
Eleven school boards eye AOS partnership to avoid penalties
Ten town and city school boards belonging to school unions 104 and 106 and MSAD 19 voted in favor of partnering to form an alternative organizational structure (AOS) at a meeting held in Eastport on April 8.