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2025

All-terrain vehicle proposals stir debate; Calais trail extension backed

More than 30 people offered testimony in support of legislation directing the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) to extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Pembroke into Calais.

2025

Lobster industry braces for potential impacts of trade war

The Maine and New Brunswick lobster industries are facing potential financial losses as a result of an escalating global trade war and declining consumer confidence.

2025

Legislature considers authorizing expansion of gaming for tribes

Following the launching of sports-betting partnerships between the tribes in Maine and digital sports entertainment companies in November 2023, a bill to permit the tribes also to be licensed to operate Internet gaming is being considered by the legislature.

2025

Federal cuts lead to reduced food shipments to area pantries

The food pantries of Washington County are preparing for a reduction in the amount of produce from Good Shepherd Food Bank's deliveries as a result of federal cuts.

2025

Businesses in Calais feeling effect of tariffs

The imposition of new tariffs on both sides of the border, paired with strained relations between the U.S. and Canada, are causing a slowdown for Calais businesses, some of which have seen their international sales decline by more than half.

2025

Fishing for elvers

Fishing for elvers

FISHING FOR ELVERS at night with a dip net on the Little River in Perry is Erik S. Francis of Sipayik. The season has been slow this year because of the colder winter, and the price has been low. See article in this issue on the elver fishery. (Edward French

2025

Local family sets up foundation for youth

Youth in Washington County will have the opportunity to engage in more outdoor activities with the establishment of the Jeffrey A. Stanhope Foundation in memory of the late Perry resident.