2013
THE SPIRIT OF THE SEA
THE SPIRIT OF THE SEA. It's all in a day's work for local fishermen on Johnson's Bay off Lubec.(Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)
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2013
Media staff challenges reflect employment concerns in county
Community news organizations in Washington County face a conundrum shared by many other employers and employees in the county.
2013
Fishing regulations changed to curb largemouth bass
The illegal introduction of invasive largemouth bass into the St. Croix River watershed last year has prompted the state to change its fishing regulations to try to limit its growth in population and the spread of the fish into nearby lakes and rivers.
2013
Idle No More rally raises awareness about Native cause
Wabanaki supporters of a movement for indigenous rights and environmental justice that began in Canada took advantage of the New Year's Eve celebration in Bank Square, Eastport, to help spread the message of the Idle No More protests against controversial actions by the Harper government.
2013
Food pantries see increase in local need
The poor economy and high cost of healthcare and fuel on both sides of the international border are causing an increase in the number of people going to local food pantries for aid in Washington and Charlotte counties.
2013
Hundreds ring in new year in Eastport
Eastport was once again the place to be for New Year's Eve fun, and this year people all over the world were able to turn on their televisions and see how it is celebrated in the port city.
2013
All 10 towns to stay in AOS without Calais
During the January 3 meeting of the AOS #77 school board in Perry to discuss the withdrawal of Calais, the remaining municipalities in the AOS indicated they would stay in the school system, at least for the following year...