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2025

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.

2025

Area communities to celebrate holidays with events, parades

Towns and businesses throughout the area will be holding special events for the holiday season.

2025

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...

2025

County taking steps to limit tax increase, assure accountability

As the November 4 vote on the proposed $11 million bond issue to bail out the Washington County budget nears, county officials have been explaining the steps being taken to limit any county tax increase, to ensure accountability ...

2025

LEADING A GROUP

LEADING A GROUP

LEADING A GROUP of cruise ship passengers on a tour of downtown Eastport is Joan Lowden. The 734-foot Seven Seas Splendor, with 750 passengers, was in port on October 12. (Edward French photo)

2025

Maine to decide on absentee voting and ‘red flag’ questions

Maine voters will consider two statewide referendum questions at the November 4 polls. Question 1 would alter the laws governing absentee voting and voter ID requirements, among other changes, and Question 2 would enact Maine's Extreme Risk Protection Order law...