2023
DEPARTING
DEPARTING for the opening of Grand Manan's lobster season on Monday, November 13, are these boats in Seal Cove. (Arlene Benham photo)
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2023
'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.
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
Language keepers film stirs emotions
The screening of a PBS film about efforts to preserve Native languages in the U.S., including the Passamaquoddy language, brought forth strong emotions among Passamaquoddy tribal citizens who attended the premiere showing in the state at the Eastport Arts Center on November 1.
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...