THESE LAMBS
THESE LAMBS are a sign of spring at Chris Guida's farm in Edmunds. (Edward French photo)
March 10, 2011
Front Page Stories
Development authority seeks expanded role with legislation
The Washington County Development Authority (WCDA) is "fighting for its survival," says WCDA board Chairman Harold Prescott. Its survival hinges on the ability to raise funds for economic development projects within the county.
Six plans approved for Cobscook Bay rockweed harvest
Plans submitted by six companies and individuals have been approved by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) for harvesting rockweed in Cobscook Bay this year.
Pulp mill increasing production by 15%
The owners of the pulp mill in Woodland are aiming to increase production by 15% or more in order to improve the stability and profitability of the operation.
Opiate overprescribing raises alarms about criminal activity
The nature of crime in Washington County is changing, and this has the county's sheriff, Donnie Smith, alarmed. "We've had four home invasions since December. That's new and it's troubling." He notes that this change is something being seen across the state, not just Washington County.
Biggest Loser teams winning big by losing ton
Over 450 Biggest Loser program participants in Washington County have lost 2,212 pounds in just the first half of the 12-week challenge that started in January.
Council favors Kendall’s Head purchase plan
Eastport city councillors' questions about LNG and concerns about possible loss of tax revenue nearly shot down a proposed land conservation project at Kendall's Head in Eastport...
Five bidders vie for city waterfront site
The sound of building demolition soon may be ringing across Prince's Cove in Eastport at the site of the derelict factory known as the Consea property. The city council is expected to decide among five bids on the 3.4-acre city-owned waterfront parcel in South End at its April 13 meeting.
Eastport moves one step closer toward sale of Boat School land
The City of Eastport is one step closer to being in a position to sell the land and buildings where The Boat School is located, as well as land that abuts and holds an easement access to Shackford Head State Park.
TEXAN BENNETT MADDOX
TEXAN BENNETT MADDOX helps herd cows into containers at the port of Eastport in the rain. He is among the cowboys working for Sexing Technologies who ride aboard ship to care for the pregnant cows as they cross the Atlantic. (Edward French photo)