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2010

Fishing boat feared to have sunk; two fishermen mourned

The search for two White Head fishermen who did not return home on Thursday, February 11, was suspended by the Canadian Coast Guard after a 24-hour search of the area in which their scallop dragger is suspected to have sunk.

2010

Lobster deaths raise questions after traces of pesticide found

The deaths of nearly 1,000 lobsters in areas around Deer Island, Grand Manan and Pocologan last November and December are causing fishermen, environmentalists and the media to question whether a pesticide that is toxic to lobsters was used illegally by fish farmers in New Brunswick.

2010

Emergency fuel funds pinched by high demand

Home heating and related energy costs continue to be a burden to Washington County households, with those who provide fuel fund assistance finding it difficult to keep up with demand. There are approximately 14,100 households in the county.

2010

WINTER ENTHUSIASTS enjoy the skating pond at the Pottle Tree Farm in Perry during Stronghearts' Winter Sport and Fun Day on February 13. Approximately 165 people enjoyed the event, and about

WINTER ENTHUSIASTS

WINTER ENTHUSIASTS enjoy the skating pond at the Pottle Tree Farm in Perry during Stronghearts' Winter Sport and Fun Day on February 13. Approximately 165 people enjoyed the event, and about $1,800 was donated to Stronghearts. The money will help support families affected by congenital heart disease. (Don

2010

Couples share valentines

Every February 14, people have a reminder of how important it is to love somebody and to have someone love you. Three couples in the Quoddy area who have celebrated a great many Valentine's Days together were asked how they found their life partners and what has made their marriages last.

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.