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RJ Heller

2020

New crisis number to aid those in need

The letters that make up the newly established phone number for anyone in Washington County looking to talk to someone or for support services for substance use disorder (SUD) say it all: 833 NVR GVUP. The phone line is the effort of Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC).

2020

Student athletes face challenges after UMM suspends athletics

In today's COVID 19 environment life has not been the same, especially since sports were shut down. Today, as athletic contests slowly begin again, there is one program that will remain closed indefinitely.

2020

Restaurants face challenges

The restaurant business is tough on a normal day. Statistics are daunting to anyone looking to run an eating establishment anywhere in the country. Now, add on the extra challenge of keeping patrons safe during a pandemic while balancing expenses and staff, and that challenge is magnified tenfold.

2020

Jonesport Shipyard spearheads effort to produce face shields

"We owe this effort for our first responders and healthcare workers here in Washington County," says Rep. Robert Alley of Beals in responding to a request made by a constituent to see if he could help...

2020

Residents adjust to pandemic

For many throughout the United States and abroad, there is now a new normal thanks to COVID-19. This virus has disrupted much when it comes to people conducting their daily lives. Commerce, education, recreation and religion have all been impacted.

2020

Area adjusting to changes in homelife, work

With the COVID‑19 pandemic upending normal routines of homelife and work, classrooms and more, Downeast residents are coming up with new ways to socialize, work, learn and see the special in the everyday.

2020

County commissioners approve TIF agreement for wind project

It took less than an hour for the Washington County commissioners to unanimously approve the financial agreement relating to the Washington County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.