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Paula Horvath

2025

Dike opens floodgates to range of issues; Ecosystem concerns raised

Replacing what is currently a failing dike in Machias with a nearly duplicate span drew considerable support from concerned residents during a meeting on November 3 to discuss how to deal with the 140‑year‑old structure.

2025

Dike opens floodgates to range of issues; Former dump threatens wells

While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway.

2025

Area communities to celebrate holidays with events, parades

Towns and businesses throughout the area will be holding special events for the holiday season.

2025

SkyHope provides comfort to area medical patients

A mixture of philanthropy and cookies provides a lifesaving service for medically needy people in Washington County who require specialized healthcare. The philanthropy comes from an organization called SkyHope and the pilots who donate their aircraft, skills, time and fuel money...

2025

Eastport weighs pros and cons of cruise ship visits

Cruises became a larger part of life for Eastport this year with 23 ships docking at the breakwater – the last of which will appear on Sunday, November 2. Their appearances have elicited a somewhat mixed review from local residents.

2025

Court to rule on beach access, answering debate for Eastport

Questions regarding beach access are being raised in both Eastport and across Maine as residents and businesses test the limits of what's possible in a state that allows private property rights to extend to a beach's low‑water line.

2025

Moose down a well now has a tale to tell

Fifteen‑year‑old Cole Brown was up on a ladder building a shed when he heard a clamor coming from the alders behind him. He'd been hearing noises coming from the woods for hours, but this was a noise of a different magnitude.