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2011

Eastport moves one step closer toward sale of Boat School land

The City of Eastport is one step closer to being in a position to sell the land and buildings where The Boat School is located, as well as land that abuts and holds an easement access to Shackford Head State Park.

2011

THESE LAMBS are a sign of spring at Chris Guida's farm in Edmunds. (Edward French photo)

THESE LAMBS

THESE LAMBS are a sign of spring at Chris Guida's farm in Edmunds. (Edward French photo)

2011

TEXAN BENNETT MADDOX helps herd cows into containers at the port of Eastport in the rain. He is among the cowboys working for Sexing Technologies who ride aboard ship to care for the pregnan

TEXAN BENNETT MADDOX

TEXAN BENNETT MADDOX helps herd cows into containers at the port of Eastport in the rain. He is among the cowboys working for Sexing Technologies who ride aboard ship to care for the pregnant cows as they cross the Atlantic. (Edward French photo)

2011

School funding formula heads into legislature

“It's Robin Hood in reverse," says Scott Porter, superintendent of AOS 96, of the state's Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding formula for K-12 education that has been hurting rural school districts that have high property valuations and declining enrollments.

2011

Perry Marine plans to set up site in Eastport

A plan to fabricate and launch the base units for Ocean Renewable Power Company's tidal power system has taken a turn from Perry to Eastport, after the Perry proposal did not work out.

2011

Hospice enters into 30th year of caring

An organization of volunteers that has brought comfort to many Washington County residents and families is marking its 30th anniversary this year. Down East Hospice has been providing support services to the terminally ill and their families, as well as to those people who are experiencing grief.

2011

Food pantries stretched thin as need increases over winter

The winter months are always busy ones at food pantries in Washington County and the Charlotte County island communities. The poor economy and cold weather have caused almost all of the food banks to serve more clients than in past winters, and a few are desperate for some financial assistance.