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The Quoddy Tides Staff

2025

World’s largest clam garden ready for first harvesting

World’s largest clam garden ready for first harvesting

The Sipayik Community Clam Garden – a project that began in 2022 in Half Moon Cove and has since become the largest soft-shell clam garden in the world – is nearing its first harvest, according to steward Erik S. Francis. All of the clams from the harvest will be distributed to tribal

2025

Lobster industry braces for potential impacts of trade war

The Maine and New Brunswick lobster industries are facing potential financial losses as a result of an escalating global trade war and declining consumer confidence.

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.

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.