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2010

County schools face $4.3 million loss in subsidy

Preliminary state subsidy figures released by the Department of Education show that Washington County school districts are the hardest hit in the state by a $90 million state funding reduction.

2010

Rices remembered for their spirit of love

Lorraine Andrews and Wayne Rice were teenagers when they met at a Shead Memorial High School dance, and they were still teenagers when they married in 1953.

2010

Transfer of wealth believed to be key to future of Maine

Rudy Elis was a farmer who worked on his family farm all his life. When he died at age 92, his community was astonished to learn that his frugal habits and hard work had resulted in an estate worth $2.3 million.

2010

Calais LNG project draws 12 intervenors

A dozen groups and agencies are seeking to be intervenors in the Calais LNG application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal just south of Devil's Head, Calais.

2010

Meeting examines accident factors for fishing vessels

Area fishermen, Captain Robert Peacock and U.S. Coast Guard representatives met on February 8 to discuss the fishing-related accidents and fatalities that have occurred in or near Cobscook and Passamaquoddy bays over the last few years.

2010

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. This Valentine's Day window display, spotted in an Eastport storefront, serves to brighten everyone's day. (Edward French photo)

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. This Valentine's Day window display, spotted in an Eastport storefront, serves to brighten everyone's day. (Edward French photo)

2010

Robbinston youths learn about giving

Smiles, cheers and hugs were bountiful at the Robbinston Grade School (RGS) gym on January 14, when a student-planned fund-raising event came to life.