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Lora Whelan

2021

Creative works of filmmaker, composer fueled by pandemic

The pandemic hasn't slowed down Alan Kryszak, a filmmaker and composer who also teaches creative arts coursework at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM). If anything, it has allowed Kryszak to focus on work that might not have otherwise happened.

2021

Broadband access focus of new initiatives; State, local efforts weighed

Reliable Internet access in Washington County is hit or miss, and even with a hit it can be a bumpy experience with frozen Zoom moments causing panic or mirth depending on the situation, files taking an hour or more to upload, and educators and students struggling with online learning.

2021

Repair work brings home's history to life

The old farmhouse at 5 Mitchell Street in Eastport resonates with charm. It helps that it has a peaceful if windswept location atop what was once known as Grady's Hill overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay.

2021

New film by HBO film features Eastport among eight cities

The island city of Eastport is one of eight communities from around the country featured in a new HBO documentary directed by Academy Award nominated filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan. Our Towns, which will debut Tuesday, April 13, at 9 p.m.

2021

Discarded whipped cream cans point to unsafe trend of huffing

In late March Eastport resident Tessa Chaffey Ftorek noticed a number of whipped cream canisters on the side of High Street near the cemetery and along outer Clark Street. When she went back to clean up the garbage, she was astonished at the number she collected -- over 55.

2021

Officials dispute LePage’s claims about prison

An op ed by former Maine Governor Paul LePage about the recent history of the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Washington County has a number of those who were involved saying that LePage has it wrong. "If he wants to argue that we shouldn't have spent the money, that's fine.

2021

Court approves DECH’s plan to acquire Calais hospital

On March 24 a bankruptcy court approved the plan for Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) to be purchased by Down East Community Hospital (DECH) of Machias, with Mark Stickney of Spinglass Management Group appointed as the plan officer. CRH will become the Calais Community Hospital (CCH) under the plan.