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Lora Whelan

2021

Two snowy owls in distress rescued

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.

2021

Ambulance service crisis hitting county

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

2021

Question on CMP corridor tops November 2 referendum ballot

Maine residents will have three state referendum questions to vote on at the Tuesday, November 2, polls, with the referendum on the Central Maine Power (CMP) corridor garnering a great deal of attention and money, as spending by lobbying efforts topped $60 million as of October 1.

2021

Impact of September 11 attacks remembered

Twenty years have passed since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four planes and used them to destroy the World Trade Center towers in New York City and a portion of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

2021

Area schools set pandemic health policies

With the COVID 19 delta variant on the rise, educational institutions in Washington and Charlotte counties are implementing various policies regarding masking, remote learning and a new process called pool testing as they get ready to welcome students back to the classroom.

2021

Eastport to serve up two fun celebrations; Pirates, scallywags to invade

The Eastport Pirate Festival, set for Friday, September 10, through Sunday, September 12, will provide a swashbuckling array of events for all ages, including a scavenger hunt involving local businesses, live music and performances involving magic, fire, puppetry and more.

2021

Eastport to serve up two fun celebrations; Salmon, seafood to be savored

The 33rd annual Eastport Seafood and Salmon Festival is set for the Labor Day weekend, with Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, chock a block with activities in the island city.