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Lura Jackson

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.

2025

AOS budget voted down by area residents

The proposed AOS 77 budget for 2025-26, which is nearly 14% higher than the current budget, with a 7.1% hike in the amount raised through local taxation, failed to garner public support during a budget vote on Wednesday, February 26, at the Pembroke Elementary School.

2025

EMNH adjusting to nursing home reimbursement rate changes

Eastport Memorial Nursing Home (EMNH), one of only three nursing homes in Washington County, is contending with statewide changes to how nursing homes are reimbursed. The challenging new reimbursement rate will require cost saving measures for the facility, which employs between 55 and 60 people.

2025

Couples overcome obstacles to find enduring love

Being part of a long lasting romantic relationship can provide invaluable benefits -- but that doesn't mean it's always easy. For three couples in Washington County, finding and keeping love throughout the challenges of life has been both the journey and the reward.

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.

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.