2014
Scallop farm proposal catches ire of fishermen
A number of area fishermen expressed their strong opposition to a proposed scallop aquaculture farm that would be located in Cobscook Bay.
Lora Whelan
2014
County drug court offers help and hope
Washington County resident Brian Frutchey has been clean and sober for almost five years. He is a 2011 graduate of the Washington County Adult Drug Treatment Court, a voluntary program that provides defendants and probationers with a rigorous alternative to incarceration.
2014
Food summit eyes farm growth
Washington County is well positioned to be a vibrant part of the local and regional food production system, despite rumors that the county is located at "the end of the world." The positive news was delivered at the Washington County Food Summit held on Saturday, March 8.
2014
Mill’s two tissue machines to create 80 jobs
Baileyville's Woodland Pulp mill will have from 60 to 80 new employees by the end of the first quarter of 2016 because of a planned expansion by owner International Grand Investment Corp (IGIC). Currently the mill employs a little over 300 people.
2014
Robbinston to vote on AOS withdrawal
Robbinston residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether the Robbinston School System should withdraw from AOS 77 by town vote set for Monday, March 9, from 12:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Robbinston Fire Station.
2014
Heavy snows lead to concerns about possible spring flooding
While Washington County residents have been shoveling out their driveways, raking off roofs and looking forward to spring, municipal administrators are facing over-taxed budgets and dwindling supplies of sand and salt.
2014
Debate on wind energy blows Downeast
When industrial-scale projects come to an area they are required to conform to specific zoning regulations. If the company seeks to apply for rezoning, part of the process includes public hearings.