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)
September 07, 2023
Front Page Stories
Lubec residents air property tax concerns
The August 30 meeting of the Lubec Select Board opened with a full agenda, much of which was eventually tabled as the one and a half hour session was dominated by questions and comments about the recently received property tax bills.
Law enforcement agreement points to need for more officers
The Maine State Police (MSP) and the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WSCO) signed a new resource sharing agreement at the end of May that outlines the changes to law enforcement services provided to the county by the state police.
Jonesboro man faces charges for threatening interracial couple
A Jonesboro man is facing both a state civil rights complaint and a criminal threatening charge for allegedly threatening an interracial couple and their children. More than three months after receiving information about a possible hate crime in Jonesboro...
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.
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.
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