2025
Loss of local gathering places leads to mental health decline
The social landscape of today's Washington County is very different than that of yesteryear.
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2025
Sipayik to address high radon levels
The presence of a high level of radon in some older homes at Sipayik is being addressed with the award of $1 million to the Pleasant Point Housing Authority (PPHA) for mold and radon removal through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2025
Owner to rebuild fire-damaged Bluebird Motel
The Maine Fire Marshal's Office has classified the fire that burned a portion of the 40-unit Bluebird Motel in Machias on the night of December 24 as being of undetermined origin because of the extent of the destruction.
2025
Local shellfish licensing process stirs questions
Ninety plus miles of shorefront presents a tempting target for clamdiggers, including those who do not belong there. This is particularly so for those from towns lacking such a lucrative asset.
2025
Bills set focus on rural patrol and DA district
Washington County legislators are revisiting some issues that they previously have been thwarted in getting enacted by the legislature, including increasing rural law enforcement coverage and having a separate district attorney for the county.
2025
Aid organizations seeing increased need; Fuel funds stressed by requests
Demand for heating fuel is high in Washington County as households contend with rising costs for their essentials. Applications for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are up more than 25%, while the average benefit is decreasing.
2025
A LARGE CROWD
A LARGE CROWD awaits the Sardine Drop at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art building in Bank Square, Eastport, on New Year's Eve. See article about the Sardine and Maple Leaf drops in this issue.(Don Dunbar photo)