2025
Federal cuts lead to reduced food shipments to area pantries
The food pantries of Washington County are preparing for a reduction in the amount of produce from Good Shepherd Food Bank's deliveries as a result of federal cuts.
Lura Jackson
2025
Businesses in Calais feeling effect of tariffs
The imposition of new tariffs on both sides of the border, paired with strained relations between the U.S. and Canada, are causing a slowdown for Calais businesses, some of which have seen their international sales decline by more than half.
2025
Local family sets up foundation for youth
Youth in Washington County will have the opportunity to engage in more outdoor activities with the establishment of the Jeffrey A. Stanhope Foundation in memory of the late Perry resident.
2025
Collaboration brings musicians to local schools
“Where words fail, music speaks," wrote Hans Christian Andersen of music's ability to facilitate communication – and yet there are key places where music literacy is lacking, including in Washington County elementary schools.
2025
Second AOS budget shows slight decrease
After its first proposed budget faced significant public pushback in the form of a 77 29 vote against it on February 26, the AOS 77 joint school board voted to accept a new budget during a meeting on March 18 at the Pembroke Elementary School.
2025
Trade war hits cross-border shopping, especially for island
The recent imposition of new tariffs, first by the U.S. and then by Canada, is driving up expenses for residents around Passamaquoddy Bay -- particularly on Campobello Island, where residents are in a unique geographical situation that separates them from the rest of New Brunswick.
2025
Concerns assessed about cruise ships’ possible discharges
With approximately 55,000 cruise ship passengers expected in Eastport in 2025 -- up from 7,000 the previous year -- concerns are being raised related to discharges from the ships and how they may impact the sensitive marine ecosystems of Passamaquoddy and Cobscook bays.