Edward French

The search for two fishermen who have been missing since a sea urchin dragger sank on October 20 in Cobscook Bay has so far not yielded any results, but efforts will be continuing. With the October 20 sinking of the Bottom Basher, a 34-foot dragger out of Lubec, three lives were lost.

The ups and downs of dairy farming are back on the upswing, and three Washington County farmers are hopeful that a new venture focused on local production, a buy local campaign and ownership by the farmers, who will benefit from any profits, will help ensure a sustainable future for their farms.

Noise generated by a new asphalt plant in the pastoral surroundings of rural Charlotte is upsetting at least one nearby camp owner, who believes the sound may be disturbing nesting birds and the peace and quiet of the local cemetery.

Two sites along the Washington County coastline are among the seven areas being considered to test new offshore wind technologies in Maine.

Maine Indian Education (MIE) is negotiating to purchase the Downeast Heritage Museum building in Calais to rebuild it as a Native American museum and cultural and economic development center. The heritage museum has struggled since its opening in 2004 with severe financial difficulties.