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February 27, 2026

Newsletter covering 2026-02-23 to 2026-03-02

MAINE SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIES

MAINE SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIES gather at the flag-raising ceremony held February 17 at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec to honor the sacrifices of the country’s military and to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. The same flag will travel to every state and U.S. cemetery overseas before its final stop in Washington, D.C., on July 4. See article on the ceremony in this issue. (Paula Whitfield photo)

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Front Page Stories

Eastport and St. Croix health centers to merge, add services

The boards of directors of Eastport Health Care (EHC) and St. Croix Regional Family Health Center, based in Princeton, announced this week that the two organizations will be merging to improve access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare for the communities they serve.
By Edward French | Read more

Proposed tidal project would power underwater AI data center

A new tidal power project is being proposed off Eastport, but whether the developer has the technical expertise and financial backing to proceed with the proposal is not clear. Along with planning to provide electricity to local communities, the company, DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC...
By Edward French | Read more

County meets deadline to make payment to bank for 2025 TAN

The Washington County government made it to the bank on time, paying its 2025 tax-anticipation note (TAN) to Machias Savings Bank on February 18, two days before the due date.
By Edward French | Read more

Second mill worker dies from gas exposure

A second worker at the Woodland Pulp mill has died following exposure to a toxic gas on January 27. Allen Hornberger, 26, had been hospitalized in critical condition for nearly three weeks before succumbing on February 17. Hornberger, who lived in Lee ...
By Edward French | Read more

Closure of Wilson's Beach wharf leads to concerns about future

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) recently closed the wharf at Wilson's Beach, Campobello, citing structural safety concerns that arose during an inspection of the pilings and cribwork.
By Sebastian Teunissen | Read more

Area students enjoy outdoor recreation program

Among the benefits of living in Downeast Maine are the abundant natural landscape and the many opportunities it provides for recreation and ecological connection. In an effort to strengthen the bonds between young residents and the outdoor world, Cobscook Shores...
By Lura Jackson | Read more

SHOOTING

SHOOTING to score one of six three-pointers in the Chass S Northern Maine tournament game against Washburn at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on February 10 is Shead Tiger Graycen Harkins. The Tigers won the game but lost to the Jonesport-Beals Royals in the semifinals. (Don Dunbar photo)

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