2011
Pulp mill increasing production by 15%
The owners of the pulp mill in Woodland are aiming to increase production by 15% or more in order to improve the stability and profitability of the operation.
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2011
Opiate overprescribing raises alarms about criminal activity
The nature of crime in Washington County is changing, and this has the county's sheriff, Donnie Smith, alarmed. "We've had four home invasions since December. That's new and it's troubling." He notes that this change is something being seen across the state, not just Washington County.
2011
Biggest Loser teams winning big by losing ton
Over 450 Biggest Loser program participants in Washington County have lost 2,212 pounds in just the first half of the 12-week challenge that started in January.
2011
Council favors Kendall’s Head purchase plan
Eastport city councillors' questions about LNG and concerns about possible loss of tax revenue nearly shot down a proposed land conservation project at Kendall's Head in Eastport...
2011
Five bidders vie for city waterfront site
The sound of building demolition soon may be ringing across Prince's Cove in Eastport at the site of the derelict factory known as the Consea property. The city council is expected to decide among five bids on the 3.4-acre city-owned waterfront parcel in South End at its April 13 meeting.
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
THESE LAMBS are a sign of spring at Chris Guida's farm in Edmunds. (Edward French photo)