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November 14, 2025

Newsletter covering 2025-10-28 to 2025-11-14

GENERATIONS BRING JOY

GENERATIONS BRING JOY to the holidays with the making of wreaths. Holding up a 60-inch wreath made at Mingo’s Products in Red Beach are Artie Mingo (left) and his father, Alden. See this issue for an article about the season. (Edward French photo)

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Front Page Stories

County eyeing options after bond rejection

With Washington County voters rejecting the proposed $11 million county bond question by a margin of 53% to 47% in the November 4 election, county officials are struggling to figure out how to pay the current tax anticipation note (TAN), due December 31, without defaulting...
By Edward French | Read more

Over 140 workers being laid off with Woodland mill’s pause in operations

More than 140 workers are being temporarily laid off in an unexpected 26-day shutdown of the Woodland Pulp mill because of low softwood pulp prices. In addition, wood deliveries to the mill are being paused for approximately a 60-day period that began on October 31.
By Edward French | Read more

Dike opens floodgates to range of issues; Ecosystem concerns raised

Replacing what is currently a failing dike in Machias with a nearly duplicate span drew considerable support from concerned residents during a meeting on November 3 to discuss how to deal with the 140‑year‑old structure.
By Paula Horvath | Read more

PARADING PAST

PARADING PAST the mermaid statue on the Eastport seawall is the Eastport Senior Center’s cardio drumming class during the Witches of Eastport festival. See this issue for more on the festival. (Clark Duff photo)

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Dike opens floodgates to range of issues; Former dump threatens wells

While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway.
By Paula Horvath | Read more

Area communities to celebrate holidays with events, parades

Towns and businesses throughout the area will be holding special events for the holiday season.
By Paula Horvath | Read more

SkyHope provides comfort to area medical patients

A mixture of philanthropy and cookies provides a lifesaving service for medically needy people in Washington County who require specialized healthcare. The philanthropy comes from an organization called SkyHope and the pilots who donate their aircraft, skills, time and fuel money...
By Paula Horvath | Read more

MACHIAS SELECT BOARD MEMBER

MACHIAS SELECT BOARD MEMBER Ben Edwards and area residents listen as Ian Gorecki of the Maine DOT speaks at the Pellon Center in Machias during a public hearing on the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan held the evening of November 3. (Nathan Brimmer photo)

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