2011
Communities work to avoid foreclosures
It has been a long time since the economy in Washington County has meant comfortable living for the majority of its residents.
Lora Whelan
2011
Friends planning larger vision for Marine Technology Center
Speaking at the Lubec selectmen's meeting on January 5, Chairman Bill Daye revealed that the potential suitor for the town garage property is Family Dollar Stores, a publicly traded firm based in Matthews, N.C. Daye confirmed that talks with the firm's local representatives and the
2010
Eastport eyes Marlow Yachts’ purchase offer
On hand for a full house at the December 15 Eastport City Council meeting was David Marlow of Marlow Yachts of Palmetto, Fla., and Norsemen Shipyards of Xiamen, China, to answer questions about his proposal for Maine's Marine Technology Center that is owned by the city.
2010
Husson to close its programs at Unobskey College in Calais
After three years of operating higher education classes at the Unobskey College in Calais, Husson University has decided to cease that part of its educational programming.
2010
County Budget calls for 13% increase in amount from taxes
The Washington County commissioners approved a $5.9 million budget, with a 13% increase in the amount to be raised from taxation, at their December 2 meeting.
2010
Wreath-making rings in holiday season
The wreath-making season is under way, with customers so far showing signs of holding steady with last year's pace. David Whitney, president of Whitney Wreath, reports that the orders are coming in very well, with production "a little ahead of schedule and a little ahead of last year."
2010
Trescott company lands deal for seafood pies at Hannaford
Seafood lovers will soon have a new option to please their palates: four different seafood pies of the Maine Fresh line of foods produced by the Trescott-based Cobscook Bay Company LLC.