EXAMINING
EXAMINING a dead juvenile humpback whale at Boot Cove in Lubec on April 18 are researchers from the Allied Whale program at the College of the Atlantic. (Photo courtesy of Allied Whale)
April 26, 2018
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Sheriff’s department expansion option receives tepid response
Washington County communities recognize the problem of escalating drug-related crimes but are struggling with how to tackle the problem without placing additional financial burdens on already tight municipal and household budgets.
Prison limbo halts plan for water pipeline
A pipeline providing a clean water supply to homes known to have contaminated water in Bucks Harbor, Machiasport, is on hold, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Increase in suicides discussed in Calais
We all have a suicide problem," stated Ashley Pesek as she addressed an assembled crowd during the first presentation organized by the Calais‑based Making a Difference Right Now (MADRN) at Washington County Community College on April 23.
Ecocrisis targeted at Earth Day event
Mark Brown was happy to see Earth Day arrive. "We were so looking forward to a great event and even greater discussions, and we were successful in achieving both," says Brown.
Dead whale in Lubec points to hike in mortalities
A juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore on the beach at Boot Cove in Lubec on April 17 had been dead for some time, so researchers have not been able to determine a cause of death. They may let the whale continue to decompose on the beach, since it is currently not near any human presence.
Kayakers
KAYAKERS who were aboard the cruise ship MS Fram, docked at the newly rebuilt Eastport breakwater on April 21, paddle back in after exploring the area. Owned by the Norwegian Hurtigruten Group, the 374-foot, eight-deck ice breaker, which carried 190 passengers and a crew of 46, offers explorer voyages to