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2023

Machias dike's risk of failure changes DOT plans

After years of delay and debate over the type of structure that will replace the Civil War era Machias dike that bridges Route 1 over the Middle River, recent signs of increasing risk of failure of the structure have prompted the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) to pivot from its...

2023

County tackles highest rate in state of overdoses that are fatal

Even though the overall number of drug overdoses in Washington County is down this year, the percentage of overdoses in the county that were fatal is nearly double the rate in the state, according to official data through July 2023. Experts battling the opioid epidemic point to a number of...

2023

GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. A merry band of elves, including Aaron Matthews, Keri Matthews and Jim Riccio, have been decorating downtown Eastport during the past two weeks. See article i

GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. A merry band of elves, including Aaron Matthews, Keri Matthews and Jim Riccio, have been decorating downtown Eastport during the past two weeks. See article in this issue. (Edward French photo)

2023

WITCHES of all kinds and ages paraded through the downtown during the Witches of Eastport event on October 28. The Eastport ArtFests were happy to revive the beloved event, says organizer Jo

WITCHES

WITCHES of all kinds and ages paraded through the downtown during the Witches of Eastport event on October 28. The Eastport ArtFests were happy to revive the beloved event, says organizer Joan Lowden. The sun shone and creativity abounded along Water Street, culminating in the witches parade led by Toby

2023

Salmon federation euthanizes fish after disease detection

Following the detection of a disease dangerous to fish populations in its East Machias hatchery last week, the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) euthanized 170,000 of its young salmon, in a major setback for the stocking program.

2023

IN A SEA OF CRANBERRIES being harvested at Mingo's Products in Red Beach are workers Adam Casey, Donovan Palmer and Brandon Stevens. See article about the cranberry harvest this year in this

IN A SEA OF CRANBERRIES

IN A SEA OF CRANBERRIES being harvested at Mingo's Products in Red Beach are workers Adam Casey, Donovan Palmer and Brandon Stevens. See article about the cranberry harvest this year in this issue. (Edward French photo)

2023

THE CRUISE SHIP VIKING STAR is shown on the evening of October 19, tied up at the Eastport breakwater. It is one of 13 midsize cruise ships visiting the island city during October and Novemb

THE CRUISE SHIP VIKING STAR

THE CRUISE SHIP VIKING STAR is shown on the evening of October 19, tied up at the Eastport breakwater. It is one of 13 midsize cruise ships visiting the island city during October and November. (Edward French photo)