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Lora Whelan

2011

Brownfield projects breathe life into underutilized sites

U.S. Route 1 winds along the coast of Washington County passing through towns and small cities that often have the vestiges of a more vibrant transportation-based industry left behind.

2011

County spurred to shift view toward prescription drugs

Abuse of prescription drugs is becoming a national concern, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that overdose deaths now outnumber deaths from motor vehicle accidents.

2011

Walmart expansion and Label Shopper to join mix in Calais

Two retail business developments in Calais are ending the year on a positive note. The discount clothing store Label Shopper is expected to open in mid‐November.

2011

Medical building at Machias hospital dedicated to Emery

The dedication of the Reid Emery Medical Building at Down East Community Hospital in Machias took place on the afternoon of September 17. Family members and friends of Reid Emery, DECH staff and others came together to recognize the tragic loss of Emery's life.

2011

Concerns voiced about sale of city’s Boat School parcel

A number of Eastport property owners questioned Eastport city councillors at the October 21 council meeting about their decision to authorize the city manager to pursue the purchase and sale agreement with Perry Marine & Construction (PMC) for the property at 16 Deep Cove Road.

2011

County sees evidence of bath salts use

The scented crystals that people pour into their bath for a pleasant soak have nothing to do with the extremely unpredictable and dangerous drug called "bath salts" that has been hitting the streets of Maine this year.

2011

PMC proposal for Boat School satisfies Friends and council

The deal almost didn't make it, but on the evening of September 1 representatives of Perry Marine & Construction (PMC) and the Friends of the Boat School were mostly all smiles at a presentation to the Eastport City Council for a purchase proposal for the property on Deep Cove Road where the...