Lora Whelan

Thanks to a small handful of people back in the early 1980s, residents and visitors Downeast are able to find respite from the pandemic and other pressures by stepping onto a trail, setting off from a boat launch or sitting at water's edge, all on lands that are a part of the region's rich land...

Every February 14 Valentine's Day reminds everyone of how important it is to have someone to love and to be loved, not only for the present and future but for the memories that carry people through times of loss and renewal.

The pandemic has left a marked toll on many Washington County households and their ability to put food on the table and keep a warm roof over their heads.