2025
Loss of local gathering places leads to mental health decline
The social landscape of today's Washington County is very different than that of yesteryear.
Lura Jackson
2025
Sipayik to address high radon levels
The presence of a high level of radon in some older homes at Sipayik is being addressed with the award of $1 million to the Pleasant Point Housing Authority (PPHA) for mold and radon removal through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2025
Aid organizations seeing increased need; Fuel funds stressed by requests
Demand for heating fuel is high in Washington County as households contend with rising costs for their essentials. Applications for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are up more than 25%, while the average benefit is decreasing.
2024
Two Washington County programs receive opioid recovery funding
Two organizations that serve Washington County residents -- Healthy Acadia and Day One --- have been awarded funds as part of the Maine Recovery Council's recent efforts to distribute $13.9 million to organizations involved in opioid recovery across the state.
2024
Area holiday giving programs provide gifts, basic necessities
The communities of Passamaquoddy Bay were gifted with kindness over the holiday as giving programs saw volunteers rallying resources together to provide toys and necessities to those who are financially struggling this year.
2024
Storm impacts and mitigation strategies eyed
On the eve of a weather event promising to bring high winds and waters, a group of stakeholders convened in Machias to discuss strategies for mitigating storm damage and to share resources that have been compiled since last winter's devastating storms.
2024
Firetrucks bring Santa to local children
The connection between Santa and fire departments is historically strong -- and not just because both are tied to chimneys and have modes of transportation colored bright red.