2024
Solar farm projects downsize to comply with new Maine law
A 2023 change in Maine law means that two of four Nexamp solar farm projects in Washington County will lose over half of their generating capacity when online.
Lora Whelan
2024
Airport prepares for its future with updated plan, new terminal
Under the guidance of new Eastport Airport Manager Peter Lehmann and the Airport Advisory Committee, the municipal airport is working on a number of fronts to ready for its future, including an update to its 2004 master plan, planning for the recruitment of commuter feeder service and the long...
2024
Harp seal stranded in Perry cove survives
A young harp seal had an adventure at Gleason's Cove in Perry that ended well. Stranded on a high tide, the seal was first discovered by Perry resident Josh Overton on the morning of January 16.
2023
Storm delivers hurricane force winds, outages and damage
In the aftermath of the hurricane force wind and rain storm on Monday, December 19, Governor Janet Mills declared a state of civil emergency for 14 Maine counties, including Washington County, with hundreds of thousands of people without power and significant flooding and infrastructure damage.
2023
PFAS testing shows wide range for contamination levels
New information about PFAS levels in the county and state's soils and water sources that have been tested by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is available on the agency's website.
2023
Proposed county budget whittled down from 20% to 11.3% increase
The Washington County budget, as approved by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee at a follow up meeting held on November 9, would see an 11.3% increase as opposed to the 20% increase initially proposed.
2023
Veterans speak of painful Vietnam War legacy
As the United States observes Veterans Day and Canada marks Remembrance Day on November 11, two Vietnam veterans from Washington County share the reticence of many of their fellow veterans when it comes to discussing their service during a time when the United States population was deeply...