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Lora Whelan

2020

Good Shepherd, Wyman's eye processing facility partnership

Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) and Jasper Wyman & Son are in preliminary discussions with other stakeholders about the creation of a food-processing facility in Washington County that could increase jobs and agricultural capacity.

2020

Simple tips to cope with anxiety offered

Everyone feels stress differently. With the very real threat of the coronavirus, it's more important than ever to recognize its signals, understand that it is a natural response to the situation and figure out ways to cope.

2020

Area adjusting to changes in homelife, work

With the COVID‑19 pandemic upending normal routines of homelife and work, classrooms and more, Downeast residents are coming up with new ways to socialize, work, learn and see the special in the everyday.

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

Border and ports on alert for global pandemic

With the Calais border crossing the eighth busiest on the northern border and the Port of Eastport a point of entry for cruise ships and freighters, officials are on the alert for any changes to the coronavirus global pandemic that could have an impact on their operations.

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

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.