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Susan Esposito

2013

Couple’s letters tell love story

Bill and Muriel Juska, formerly of Dennysville, married in 1943 and have spent 70 Valentine's Days as husband and wife. During a move in 2007, a box of their early love letters, written to each other during World War II, was discovered.

2013

Hundreds ring in new year in Eastport

Eastport was once again the place to be for New Year's Eve fun, and this year people all over the world were able to turn on their televisions and see how it is celebrated in the port city.

2013

Food pantries see increase in local need

The poor economy and high cost of healthcare and fuel on both sides of the international border are causing an increase in the number of people going to local food pantries for aid in Washington and Charlotte counties.

2012

Spirit of season shines on

This holiday season, despite the poor economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte County and Washington County as people give to neighbors who are less fortunate.

2012

Boy moved to aid domestic abuse victims

The son of a Washington County woman who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend nearly five years ago has been financially rewarded for his efforts to help other children who have been affected by domestic violence. Fourteen-year-old Gabriel Brady of Dennysville...

2012

Marriage right for same-sex couples passes

In a historic vote in the November 6 election, Maine residents approved same-sex marriage, by the same margin that the state's voters had repealed a gay marriage law three years ago. Supporters of same-sex marriage won with 53% of the vote statewide and 47% against the measure.

2012

Servicemen reflect on personal impact of 9/11

As this year's Veterans Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies are observed in the U.S. and Canada, more of the military service personnel are veterans of the war in Afghanistan.