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Katherine Cassidy

2010

Marion Transfer Station prepares for rate hike

The 16 member communities of the Marion Transfer Station are looking at significant adjustments in 2011, when they face both the closing of their construction debris and demolition (CDD) site and a likely overall expansion in recycling programs. "We are planning for some changes in operations," says Dean

2010

Marion Transfer Station prepares for rate hike

The 16 member communities of the Marion Transfer Station are looking at significant adjustments in 2011, when they face both the closing of their construction debris and demolition (CDD) site and a likely overall expansion in recycling programs.

2010

Smart new mayor, taking helm on island

Stephen Smart, who guided the Campobello Island community for two years as chair of its transformative island governance committee, is now Campobello's mayor.

2010

Dental team to aid area youths

Hundreds of Washington County children with unmet dental needs will receive free, chance-of-a-lifetime care when a visiting team from the New York University College of Dentistry descends on Machias during one week in October.

2010

President appoints Newell to national education council

Passamaquoddy elder and educator Wayne Newell has been appointed by President Obama as a member of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. "This is such an honor, and I am delighted," Newell says. Newell lives in Indian Township, where he has worked in Native education for 40 years.

2010

Campobello residents vote to incorporate as rural community

Voters of Campobello Island decided to form a rural community and leave behind their unincorporated, local service district status in a divided vote on May 10.

2010

Lubec to vote on closing of its high school

Lubec residents will vote whether to close Lubec High School or keep it open in a referendum on June 23. The measure, which has already divided the town, was forced by a recent school board vote to close the high school and, in turn, let the people decide the school's eventual fate.