2013
Eastport wins three tourism awards in a row
The Eastport Arts Center (EAC) is the third Eastport entity in three years to receive recognition at the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism.
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2013
TWINKLE, TWINKLE
TWINKLE, TWINKLE. Stellar creations by Trescott's Marilyn Alexa are her 'personal best,' and the heavenly ice stars adorn her trees. She and the late Jim Dorchester started creating ice art eight years ago, and Alexa continues the artistic endeavor. As of the end of January, 182
2013
MUSH! Dog sled rides were among the attractions during the Winter Family Fun Day on January 26 at Cobscook Bay State Park. The event, which drew families from a
MUSH! Dog sled rides were among the attractions during the Winter Family Fun Day on January 26 at Cobscook Bay State Park. The event, which drew families from all over the area, was part of the "Take It Outside" campaign run by the Parks and Public Lands Division,
2013
Jail clerk fired, administrator quits after fund-misuse hearing
Sergeant Karina Richardson was fired from her position that she had held for over nine years as Washington County jail clerk for alleged misuse of the county jail inmate benefit account after a public hearing was held by the county commissioners at the county courthouse.
2013
Reduced post office hours explained at meetings in county
The reduction in hours at post offices throughout the U.S. is now proceeding, with meetings to explain the changes having been held recently by the U.S. Postal Service in five Washington County communities, including Whiting and Cutler...
2013
Lubec board rejects bid for food pantry in high school wing
By a unanimous vote, Lubec's MSAD 19 school board has rejected the request by the Lubec Community Outreach Center (LCOC) to utilize the closed high school wing for food pantry operations.
2013
Pros and cons of east-west highway debated
Although limited by time constraints in asking questions about the east-west highway project, the nearly 40 people who attended the forum in Eastport pressed the project developer on issues ranging from how the project would benefit Maine, why rail isn't being considered instead and how much...