2024
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)
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2024
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
Wreath-making company acquires former mill building in Eastport
The former Guilford mill building in Eastport has been sold to a company that is planning to use it for its wreath-making operations, including temporary housing for migrant workers and perhaps eventually a wreath-making operation that could employ up to 100 people.
2024
WCCC aims to meet expanding demand for aquaculture work
In an effort to meet a projected increase in demand for aquaculture workers in the coming years, Washington County Community College (WCCC) has launched the first two year aquaculture degree in the state. The flexible program is designed to meet industry needs in farming finfish, shellfish and...
2024
Shortage of auditors affecting towns and county
The shortage of auditing firms in Maine has created a backlog that's affecting many municipalities, school districts and county governments throughout the state, including a town in Washington County that has not been receiving state school subsidies because its recent audits have not been released.
2024
Saint Croix candidates address year-round ferry, homelessness
All seven candidates running in the Saint Croix riding in the October 21 provincial general election say Campobello Island needs a year round ferry. They agree that law courts should return to Charlotte County and that the area faces issues with homelessness, drugs, crime and healthcare.
2024
Fire destroys warehouse on Lubec waterfront
Lubec lost another historic building on October 1, when the warehouse on the town dock adjacent to the state boat ramp burned to the ground, despite the dedicated efforts of both Lubec and Campobello firefighters. A total of approximately 32,000 gallons of water was pumped onto the blaze.