APRIL SNOW SHOWERS
APRIL SNOW SHOWERS bring May flowers at the safe harbor of Globe Cove in Lubec. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)
April 07, 2011
Front Page Stories
Two towns count down to bicentennials
The Town of Robbinston is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year with some summertime lectures, pageant and a community picnic.
Former police chief pleads guilt to thefts for gambling
The former chief of the Pleasant Point Police Department pled guilty on Wednesday, April 6, in Washington County Superior Court to a felony charge of theft by unauthorized taking as well as a misdemeanor of misuse of entrusted funds, involving $33,244.50.
Two towns count down to bicentennials Lubec plans exciting activities
What makes this year's late June/early July calendar different from any other? It's non-stop excitement, filled with more events added daily, all revolving around Lubec's one-of-a-kind anniversary, its grand upcoming bicentennial.
Islanders flocking to new arena rink
It can only be described as a success story. What many thought was a harebrained idea for Grand Manan has had many eating their words.
Census figures reveal county’s population loss
The 2010 U.S. Census takers have come and gone, but the information collected is now coming home to roost. While Maine's population increased by 4.2% from 2000 to 2010, Washington County saw a decrease in population of 1,085, down 3.2% from 33,941 residents to 32,856.
Eastport closer to negotiating deal for Boat School property
The Eastport City Council may act as soon as the April 13 or May 11 council meeting on the sale of the property between Broad and Deep coves where Husson University's Boat School is located.
WINTER OUTFOXES SPRINGTIME
WINTER OUTFOXES SPRINGTIME? Running around in a field in Perry after a recent snowstorm is a red fox. (Don Dunbar photo)