2021
Pandemic taking toll on area households; Food and fuel needs increase
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.
Lora Whelan
2021
New high-end housing eyed for Robbinston
A high end housing development is being planned for a 1,000-acre peninsula on Howard Lake in Robbinston. Merriwood Sustainable Community is described on its website as "just beyond the edge of the paved world -- a vibrant and comfortable oasis nestled within the splendor of the Maine wilderness."
2021
Council votes for reinstating police chief
A two and one half hour public appeal hearing held via Zoom by the Eastport City Council on the evening of January 4 has resulted in the council voting 4 1 to reinstate Eastport Police Chief Peter Harris, despite City Manager Thomas Hoskins telling the council, "It will be very challenging," if...
2021
Calais school board vote reveals student access issues
A vote and then a decision to rescind the vote by the Calais School Committee over remote student access to in person extracurricular activities is an example of the unprecedented challenges school boards, school staff, students and parents are encountering as they navigate the pandemic and try...
2021
Area healthcare facilities begin phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccinations
The first phase of COVID 19 vaccinations has begun in Washington County. Robert Long, the communications director for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), explains that Maine is following federal recommendations for vaccination planning.
2020
Resilient communities adapt to pandemic's impact this year
Looking back over the past year's front page headlines and photographs of The Quoddy Tides, the impact of COVID 19 is felt on almost every issue starting on March 13 when the top story about coronavirus preparations beginning in area was right above the news that county voters had upheld the...
2020
Neighbors are helped in spirit of season
Community members with budgets large and small, with roots in the county and from away, are digging deep to help their neighbors in need.