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Lora Whelan

2023

Housing crisis solutions eyed by legislature

When Jennifer Sutherland decided to return to Maine from North Carolina as the laboratory manager at Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias, she did not anticipate the difficulty of finding housing, either to rent or to buy.

2023

Communities pursue options in face of broadband setbacks

A number of municipalities in Washington County have been taking matters into their own hands when it comes to envisioning broadband service to meet their needs in an affordable and reliable manner that also provides high and symmetrical upload and download speeds.

2023

Healthcare staff shortages creating crisis in care

Medical patients in Washington County are feeling the impact of workforce shortages in healthcare, from a lack of ambulance transport to a scarcity of available hospital beds as far away as Boston.

2023

Food and fuel funds offer assistance to needy households

Many Washington County households struggle to keep their homes warm and nutritious meals on the table.

2022

City air service plan proceeds; airport manager stipend stalls

Eastport is one step closer to the possibility of three years of subsidized air service to Portland with an established airline.

2022

Handmade feathers help parents with loss

The spirit of giving comes in many forms and sometimes shines its light through deep loss. Two years ago this month Robbinston residents Todd and Bonnie Stewart lost their son, Daniel, to suicide. The pain of that loss does not recede with time...

2022

Sheriff seeks four more deputies; budget panel supports one

After about 40 minutes of discussion, the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee voted, during their November 21 meeting, to include one additional deputy position and the equipment to support that position in the 2022-2023 budget.