2020
Area hospitals say they’re prepared to handle surge
The two Washington County hospitals believe they are prepared to handle any COVID-19 cases, with one confirmed case in the county and 537 cases in Maine as of April 8.
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2020
"LIFE ISN
"LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain" – Vivian Greene. An eagle shakes the water off his head as he sits in the rain on April 2 in Perry. (Don Dunbar photo)
2020
THROUGH THE VEIL OF A FISHING NET, C
THROUGH THE VEIL OF A FISHING NET, Chris Altvater of Sipayik prepares for catching elvers on the next incoming tide on the Pennamaquan River. The opening of the season was delayed because of coronavirus concerns, and new requirements have been put in place to limit the number of fishermen on
2020
Residents adjust to pandemic
For many throughout the United States and abroad, there is now a new normal thanks to COVID-19. This virus has disrupted much when it comes to people conducting their daily lives. Commerce, education, recreation and religion have all been impacted.
2020
Pandemic affects Grand Manan fisheries
Grand Manan's fishermen are starting to see fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, as markets have been affected. Grand Manan Fishermen's Association (GMFA) Project Manager Melanie Sonnenberg reports that some fishermen are tying up their boats because "the markets have all but dried up."
2020
Closure orders hurt restaurants in area
While there were no known cases of COVID-19 in Washington County as of March 23, the precautionary order by Governor Janet Mills that all restaurants and bars close dine-in facilities has had a devastating impact on area restaurants.
2020
Clammers hit hard by virus restrictions
Closures and restrictions implemented to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have hit local shellfish harvesters particularly hard.