2023
County receives $16.6 million for new culverts
Washington County is a big winner in a recent round of federal funding for culvert replacement, netting more than $16.6 million in grants to replace 11 undersized culverts.
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2023
Beatles fan shares his passion at museum
Having a hobby you are passionate about is a great gift, and a good example is Grand Manan resident Bill Dickinson. The lifelong Beatles fan opened a collectibles museum in his home in July and has been sharing his passion with islanders and visitors alike.
2023
HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL
HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL after summer vacation are these Eastport Elementary School students coming off the bus for the first day of school. (Edward French photo)
2023
HEADING DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH
HEADING DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH in the harness racing at the Washington County Fair on August 27 in Pembroke are (from left) James Ramsdell of Pembroke driving Downeast Foxy Lady, Scott Pooler of Vassalboro driving Pembroke Baroness and Joshua Ramsdell of Bellingham, Mass., driving Downeast Spirit. See this issue for coverage
2023
Salmon escape raises concerns about seals, risk to wild fish
The recent escape of 50,000 juvenile salmon from a fish farm off Cutler has again raised concerns about the risks posed to wild Atlantic salmon by net-pen aquaculture.
2023
Salmon and Seafood Festival dishes up annual feast of fun
The annual Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival is celebrating 35 years on Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3.
2023
Proposed Downeast trail could help spur economic development
Larry Balchen, a Jonesboro resident and president emeritus of the Pleasant River Fish and Game Conservation Association, believes Downeast could lose its luster should its natural landscape continue to be developed.