2021
SCALLOP DRAGGERS
SCALLOP DRAGGERS rest at the Eastport breakwater as the snow falls in early March, following the closure of Cobscook Bay and then the St. Croix River to scallop dragging. (Edward French photo)
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2021
ENJOYING ICE BOATING
ENJOYING ICE BOATING on Boyden's Lake in Perry are Peter Hilyard and Dana Graffam on March 7. (Don Dunbar photo)
2021
Splitting of prosecutorial district attracts support, no opposition
Like the first hearing last year, the second legislative hearing on a proposal to split the prosecutorial district that covers Washington and Hancock counties, held on February 18 by the Judiciary Committee, drew significant support and no opposition.
2021
History of pandemics in county provides lessons
With COVID 19 now called the worst pandemic in a century, it has joined the ranks of illnesses that have left a profound impact across the state.
2021
Grand Manan woman finishes 600th quilt
Many people would like to leave something tangible by which they'll be remembered. Grand Manan resident Myrtle Dow -- "Mert" to her family and friends -- will leave a legacy of kindness that stretches across Canada and even across an ocean.
2021
DECH submits plan to acquire Calais hospital
Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias and Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) shared publicly on February 19 that DECH may purchase the Calais based hospital through Chapter 11 bankruptcy court.
2021
Committee seeking year-round ferry weighs legal action
A citizens' group hopes to avoid going to court to force federal and provincial governments to fund a year round ferry for Campobello Island.