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2024

SCEC economic summit highlights area's development

The challenges and opportunities of the Greater East Grand Region (GEGR) and Washington County were addressed during the annual summit of the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) on October 16 at the Danforth town hall.

2024

Federal, state election races are heating up

Voter turnout is expected to be high in the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5, with many considering the race for president one of the most consequential in many decades.

2024

Wabanaki studies in schools foster connection with culture

Students in Washington County schools are being enriched with Wabanaki culture as a result of integrated teachings at both the elementary and high school levels.

2024

HOMEWARD BOUND past Cherry Island, by the light of a full hunter's moon after a day of fishing, is the Tide Chaser, a lobster boat owned by Elijah Brice of Eastport. (Edward French photo)

HOMEWARD BOUND

HOMEWARD BOUND past Cherry Island, by the light of a full hunter's moon after a day of fishing, is the Tide Chaser, a lobster boat owned by Elijah Brice of Eastport. (Edward French photo)

2024

WAITING FOR VISITORS from the Viking Mars cruise ship to stop by his vintage hat shop in downtown Eastport is Jim Blankman. (Edward French photo)

WAITING FOR VISITORS

WAITING FOR VISITORS from the Viking Mars cruise ship to stop by his vintage hat shop in downtown Eastport is Jim Blankman. (Edward French photo)

2024

PURSE SEINING for mackerel off the Eastport breakwater on October 2 is the crew of the Jenny Rose, owned by Earl Small. (Edward French photo)

PURSE SEINING

PURSE SEINING for mackerel off the Eastport breakwater on October 2 is the crew of the Jenny Rose, owned by Earl Small. (Edward French photo)

2024

Doctrine of Discovery language still harms tribal communities

The Doctrine of Discovery (DoD), a 15th century legal and religious justification for the conquest of Indigenous lands and peoples, continues to hold significant influence in the state of Maine, despite its widespread repudiation during the past few decades.