2024
Higher costs and greater need hit food and fuel funds
Area food and fuel funds are facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of decreased government assistance, rising inflation and costs and increased need.
Lura Jackson
2023
Spirit of generosity helps spread holiday cheer
The Downeast region is sometimes characterized by two extremes: scarcity and generosity. Those who have help those who don't, time and again, and through the charitable intentions of volunteers and community members the dark days of December become much brighter.
2023
Christmas cards brighten the holidays
December is the season of glad tidings, and for at least 100 years one of the best ways to send and receive them was through holiday cards. In the St. Croix Valley, the story of mailing holiday cards is intertwined with the burgeoning of Christmas as a holiday.
2023
Campobello residents reduce feral cat population
The feral cat colonies of Campobello are a little less prolific following efforts from volunteers to sterilize or find homes for close to 100 feline islanders over the past few months. The roundup received significant interest and support, and plans are in the works to continue in the spring.
2023
Wreathmakers face supply and labor shortages
Despite a season boasting some of the best quality tips in years, some area wreathmakers are struggling with not enough tippers and wreathmakers to meet demand.
2023
Timeframe, flooding questions arise after dike plan changes
Following the November 7 announcements by the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) that it was immediately closing part of the Machias dike in preparation of replacing the failing structure and that it was pivoting from a bridge as its preferred replacement option to a dike with fully gated...
2023
Salmon federation euthanizes fish after disease detection
Following the detection of a disease dangerous to fish populations in its East Machias hatchery last week, the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) euthanized 170,000 of its young salmon, in a major setback for the stocking program.