2017
Weather data could save lives
Given the recent events of crippling hurricanes in Texas, Florida and now Puerto Rico, their combined timing and devastation will certainly spark debate about climate change.
RJ Heller
2017
Cancer conference eyes hopeful living
Today, it seems the fabric of life is often soaked in terrible stories of grief. With the recent events of cataclysmic weather in the form of three hurricanes and the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas, Nev., it is tough to dodge terrible news and look forward to tomorrow.
2017
Prison embroiled in political tug-of-war
"I regret to advise you that Downeast Correctional Facility is scheduled for closure." With these words, letters notified 46 employees of the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) of the imminent closure of a facility highly regarded in the area community.
2017
University of Maine partnership with UMM to offer opportunities
The primary message shared with the public at an informal meeting held at the Performing Arts Center at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM) on February 15 was that future growth and new opportunities await UMM.
2017
Governor’s budget proposes closure of Machiasport prison
The LePage administration state budget proposal has removed all funding for the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Machiasport. If the budget is passed, the facility could be closed by June.
2016
Water remediation, housing demolition projects under way
It has been a very long story when it comes to the water remediation for Bucks Harbor and the status of the dilapidated U.S. Air Force base housing at the foot of Howard Mountain, but a new chapter appears to be in the making. The State of Maine has started demolition of the abandoned housing...
2016
Total from taxes jumps 5.8%
"We are 35,000 people living in a 3,400 square-mile area, and we, as the commissioners, do not take the budget process lightly," stated Chris Gardner, chairman of the Washington County commissioners, prior to the board's final review and acceptance of the proposed operating budget for 2017.