2016
WWI veterans from tribe to be recognized
The Passamaquoddy Tribe sent 25 men to fight in World War I, some of whom served in the Yankee Division Company I, says Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Donald Soctomah.
Lora Whelan
2016
Options eyed for St. Ann’s Church
The brick church that has served the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point for almost a century is under review by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland with two proposals on the table, one for demolition and building new or one for partial demolition and renovation.
2016
Visitors take time to lend a hand -- Eastport Maine
There must be something in the Moose Island air, or maybe it's just that the island city seems to bring out the best in people.
2016
Maker and Howard face off in primary election
In the Tuesday, June 14, primary election in Maine, Washington County voters will face only one contested race, in the Republican primary for State Senate District 6.
2016
Many UT families denied waivers, told they can appeal no further
Seven out of 12 families in Trescott, Cathance and Marion who appealed the Education in the Unorganized Territory (EUT) decision to move their children from their elementary schools of choice to the EUT school in Edmunds have had their requests denied.
2016
Delay in UT school shift to be considered
Deputy Commissioner of Education William Beardsley will take under consideration a suggestion from Rep. Joyce Maker of Calais that he postpone a process that had many of the county's unorganized territories (UT) parents and children in an uproar.
2016
County asked to get involved
Never has Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons felt such a pressing need for community members all over Washington County to get involved in helping to battle the escalating heroin and substance abuse problems the county is facing.