Spirit of giving helps to bring holiday cheer
Despite the pandemic, local community groups are once again spreading cheer this holiday season by providing food and gifts to their neighbors in need.
December 23, 2021
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Partnerships build workforce development pathways
The pandemic has created challenges with how work is conducted, with changes seen around the globe and locally. In Washington County there is a noticeable shortage of skilled workers in many areas, including healthcare, automotive technology and electrical and plumbing services.
Islander's recycled cheer lifts up spirits
Grand Manan resident Jeanne Ingalls, 91, combines creativity, recycling and goodwill by recycling used greeting cards into booklets that she gives to others at Christmas and other occasions.
Downeast families relate their struggles dealing with COVID
With cases of COVID-19 continuing to spike in Washington County since the beginning of the fall, the virus is affecting more and more families Downeast. A total of 240 new cases were reported in the county in the past two weeks.
Border crossing restrictions reinstated; Island ferry to run all winter
The ferry from Campobello to Deer Island will run all winter and next spring, according to Saint Croix MLA Kathy Bockus. She posted on Facebook that provincial Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Jill Green told her that the four day a week ferry service would run until May 31.
Border crossing restrictions reinstated; Calais helps Canadians get home
The window opened a crack in November but then slammed shut just days before Christmas.