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2023

Construction under way of 30 turbines for Downeast Wind

Washington County is closer to seeing 30 wind turbines erected by Apex Clean Energy. The Virginia based company through its subsidiary Downeast Wind began the process in 2015.

2023

Christmas cards brighten the holidays

December is the season of glad tidings, and for at least 100 years one of the best ways to send and receive them was through holiday cards. In the St. Croix Valley, the story of mailing holiday cards is intertwined with the burgeoning of Christmas as a holiday.

2023

Campobello residents reduce feral cat population

The feral cat colonies of Campobello are a little less prolific following efforts from volunteers to sterilize or find homes for close to 100 feline islanders over the past few months. The roundup received significant interest and support, and plans are in the works to continue in the spring.

2023

HIGH AND DRY. During strong winds on an extreme high tide on November 27, the 98-foot steel hull vessel Super Transporter became detached from its mooring in Broad Cove, Eastport, and was bl

HIGH AND DRY

HIGH AND DRY. During strong winds on an extreme high tide on November 27, the 98-foot steel hull vessel Super Transporter became detached from its mooring in Broad Cove, Eastport, and was blown onto a beach near Cony Park. There has been no damage to the secured vessel, and contained

2023

SPREADING GOOD CHEER. These young girls on the Calais Skatepark Committee float were having a good time during the Calais Lioness Christmas Parade on December 1. See this issue for more phot

SPREADING GOOD CHEER

SPREADING GOOD CHEER. These young girls on the Calais Skatepark Committee float were having a good time during the Calais Lioness Christmas Parade on December 1. See this issue for more photos of the parade. (Edward French photo)

2023

Wreathmakers face supply and labor shortages

Despite a season boasting some of the best quality tips in years, some area wreathmakers are struggling with not enough tippers and wreathmakers to meet demand.

2023

Timeframe, flooding questions arise after dike plan changes

Following the November 7 announcements by the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) that it was immediately closing part of the Machias dike in preparation of replacing the failing structure and that it was pivoting from a bridge as its preferred replacement option to a dike with fully gated...