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Lora Whelan

2020

Coronavirus preparations begin in area

With seven confirmed and five presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Maine and six presumptive cases in New Brunswick as of March 15, preparations for the coronavirus, or COVID-19, have started in Washington County, with guidance from state and federal departments and agencies.

2020

First of two hearings highlights wind farm's TIF terms with county

Over 60 Washington County residents gathered on the afternoon of January 9 for the first of two public hearings held by the county commissioners in the county courthouse in Machias to discuss the Washington County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.

2020

Food and fuel funds seeing need increase

Many Washington County households struggle to keep their homes warm and nutritious meals on the table. To help fill the gaps are organizations and community members that support fuel funds and food pantries for those in need.

2020

Retailers prepare for ban on plastic bags

As of April 22 of this year single-use plastic bags will no longer be used in Maine by retail establishments for check-out, for produce and a few other applications.

2019

Homesteading life galvanizes family

Smoke from the chimney of a wood-fired pizza trailer twists lazily in the air as Icelandic sheep "bah" greetings from their pasture next to an old timber-framed barn.

2019

Top stories of year focused on fisheries, ferry and healthcare

With the new year bearing a new current of news, The Quoddy Tides looks back on 2019 for the top stories of the day as reported at the time.

2019

Big Bird creator leaves friendship legacy

The man behind that gloriously happy yellow mess of feathers, Big Bird, died on Sunday, December 8, leaving behind a legacy not soon to be forgotten. Caroll Spinney brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to television screens for almost 50 years and touched lives around the world.