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Lora Whelan

2013

Gun rights forum lacks balance

A well-rounded discussion about policy issues relating to gun rights, school safety, mental health and culture was in scarce supply at a February 12 public forum entitled Newtown Policy Issues Forum held at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM).

2013

Boatbuilder hopes to move to Eastport site

A spanking new white fiberglass research boat was berthed at the Eastport breakwater's inner basin during the week of February 25. The Tidewater was awaiting departure for the last leg of its voyage to its new owner, the William and Mary College Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

2013

Eastport wins three tourism awards in a row

The Eastport Arts Center (EAC) is the third Eastport entity in three years to receive recognition at the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism.

2013

Jail clerk fired, administrator quits after fund-misuse hearing

Sergeant Karina Richardson was fired from her position that she had held for over nine years as Washington County jail clerk for alleged misuse of the county jail inmate benefit account after a public hearing was held by the county commissioners at the county courthouse.

2013

Media staff challenges reflect employment concerns in county

Community news organizations in Washington County face a conundrum shared by many other employers and employees in the county.

2013

Hundreds ring in new year in Eastport

Eastport was once again the place to be for New Year's Eve fun, and this year people all over the world were able to turn on their televisions and see how it is celebrated in the port city.

2012

Two buildings tell their tales of loss, rebirth

How does the smell of roasted peanuts help with the task of revitalization? It taps into the collective memory of community members in Machias who spent many happy years shopping and socializing in the former Five and Dime building located in the heart of the downtown.