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2020

First movie star dog sprang from Eastport

Coming soon to a theater near you: a long-lost film featuring the world's first movie star dog -- a Scotch collie named Jean from Eastport, directed by Robbinston native Laurence Trimble, a silent film director, writer and actor.

2020

County commissioners approve TIF agreement for wind project

It took less than an hour for the Washington County commissioners to unanimously approve the financial agreement relating to the Washington County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.

2020

A LINE OF SKATERS enjoyed the ice during the Stronghearts Winter Sports and Fun Day at the Pottle Tree Farm in Perry on February 15. (Don Dunbar photo)

A LINE OF SKATERS

A LINE OF SKATERS enjoyed the ice during the Stronghearts Winter Sports and Fun Day at the Pottle Tree Farm in Perry on February 15. (Don Dunbar photo)

2020

IN TOURNAMENT ACTION, Ryleigh Andrews scores two points during the Northern Maine Class D girls’ basketball semifinal game against Southern Aroostook on February 20. The Tigerettes lost 68–3

IN TOURNAMENT ACTION, R

IN TOURNAMENT ACTION, Ryleigh Andrews scores two points during the Northern Maine Class D girls’ basketball semifinal game against Southern Aroostook on February 20. The Tigerettes lost 68–39 to the Lady Warriors. (Don Dunbar photo)

2020

Supporters argue at hearing for splitting of prosecutorial district

A proposal to split the prosecutorial district that covers Washington and Hancock counties drew significant support but no opposition during a January 29 legislative hearing on the bill by the Judiciary Committee.

2020

Roque Bluffs wins broadband funding

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success,” according to Henry Ford. This sentiment could be the motto for a group of Roque Bluffs residents who saw a need and did something about it.

2020

Questions still remain after area shootings

Schools went in lockdown mode throughout Machias on February 3 as law enforcement responded to reports of multiple shootings in Jonesboro and Machias.