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2023

Tensions increase with arrests of strikers at mill

In an escalation of the tensions in the Woodland Pulp mill strike, now in its sixth week, four union members were arrested on misdemeanor charges on Monday, November 20, after allegedly blocking trucks from entering and leaving the mill.

2023

Proposed county budget whittled down from 20% to 11.3% increase

The Washington County budget, as approved by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee at a follow up meeting held on November 9, would see an 11.3% increase as opposed to the 20% increase initially proposed.

2023

National basketball experience museum planned for St. Stephen

A major tourist attraction built around the world's oldest surviving basketball court could open in St. Stephen within five years, says David Ganong with Canada 1st Basketball Inc. The group plans to launch the second phase of its fundraising campaign at the end of this month.

2023

DEPARTING for the opening of Grand Manan's lobster season on Monday, November 13, are these boats in Seal Cove. (Arlene Benham photo)

DEPARTING

DEPARTING for the opening of Grand Manan's lobster season on Monday, November 13, are these boats in Seal Cove. (Arlene Benham photo)

2023

'TIS THE SEASON. Loading up a truckload of freshly made wreaths at Dore's Evergreen in Perry are Bryan Albee, Tyler Look, owner Robert Dore and Jason Mattison. (Edward French photo)

'TIS THE SEASON

'TIS THE SEASON. Loading up a truckload of freshly made wreaths at Dore's Evergreen in Perry are Bryan Albee, Tyler Look, owner Robert Dore and Jason Mattison. (Edward French photo)

2023

Veterans speak of painful Vietnam War legacy

As the United States observes Veterans Day and Canada marks Remembrance Day on November 11, two Vietnam veterans from Washington County share the reticence of many of their fellow veterans when it comes to discussing their service during a time when the United States population was deeply...

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.