2025
NEIGHBORS
NEIGHBORS are wondering who won the territorial dispute between the
eagle and the crow on a tree near Clark Street in Eastport on July 12. (Clark Duff photo)
The Quoddy Tides Staff
2025
WITH WAVING ARMS AND WIDE SMILES
WITH WAVING ARMS AND WIDE SMILES, children had fun in many events during the Fourth of July celebrations Downeast. Above, excited participants take part in the Penny Scramble the morning of the Fourth in Eastport...
2025
FERRYING THROUGH THE FOG
FERRYING THROUGH THE FOG. The Deer Island-Campobello ferry, operated by East Coast Ferries, began its 2025 season earlier than usual this year, starting on May 1. (Sue Moore photo)
2022
Federal, state election races are heating up
Washington County voters, like voters throughout the state and country, will be choosing among candidates for state and federal offices in the Tuesday, November 8, election that could shape the direction that Maine and the United States take on numerous issues, from the economy and climate...
2022
Bridge replacements for causeways eyed; MDOT opts for Machias bridge
The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) has identified a bridge span as the preferred alternative to replace the existing four box culverts on the Machias dike bridge, which carries Route 1 over the Middle River in the Town of Machias.
2022
Primary candidates state their positions on issues
While there may be few contested races in the June 14 primary election in Washington County, voters will have to study up on the new electoral districts for the Maine House of Representatives, as they have changed following the redistricting that was approved last year.
2020
Voters face choices in upcoming election
Voting is expected to be heavy in what many consider to be one of the most consequential presidential elections in recent U.S. history on Tuesday, November 3. Along with the presidential race, Maine voters will be electing a U.S.