Lora Whelan

Washington County is not immune to the impact of the recent discovery that chemicals used in non stick cookware, carpets, water repellent sportswear, food wrappers and containers, firefighting foam and even ski wax are contributing to water, soil, food and wild game contamination throughout Maine.

Two snowy owls in distress, one in Eastport and one in Baileyville, were rescued the week of November 22 and taken to an avian rehabilitation organization. So far one has survived and is on the mend and one has not.

A tipping-point has been reached with the ability of ambulance services in Washington County, whether volunteer or staff-driven, to serve the public.