2013
Media staff challenges reflect employment concerns in county
Community news organizations in Washington County face a conundrum shared by many other employers and employees in the county.
Edward French
2013
Fishing regulations changed to curb largemouth bass
The illegal introduction of invasive largemouth bass into the St. Croix River watershed last year has prompted the state to change its fishing regulations to try to limit its growth in population and the spread of the fish into nearby lakes and rivers.
2013
Idle No More rally raises awareness about Native cause
Wabanaki supporters of a movement for indigenous rights and environmental justice that began in Canada took advantage of the New Year's Eve celebration in Bank Square, Eastport, to help spread the message of the Idle No More protests against controversial actions by the Harper government.
2013
All 10 towns to stay in AOS without Calais
During the January 3 meeting of the AOS #77 school board in Perry to discuss the withdrawal of Calais, the remaining municipalities in the AOS indicated they would stay in the school system, at least for the following year...
2012
Reduction in hours proposed for 15 county post offices
The U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to reduce hours at 244 Maine post offices, including 15 in Washington County, over the next year as a cost-saving measure.
2012
Port authority eyes upward shipping trend
The Eastport Port Authority expects to continue on its recent upward trajectory, with a 2013 budget that will be nearly double the port authority's revenue in 2006.
2012
Frustration mounts over Coast Guard building problems
Frustration over the growing list of problems with the Eastport Coast Guard Station building was vented by Eastport Port Authority board members at their October 16 meeting.