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2017

Prison embroiled in political tug-of-war

"I regret to advise you that Downeast Correctional Facility is scheduled for closure." With these words, letters notified 46 employees of the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) of the imminent closure of a facility highly regarded in the area community.

2017

Soldiers’ sacrifices remembered

Memorial Day offers the opportunity to honor the sacrifices of soldiers who gave their lives for their country, including two natives of Washington County who were killed during the Vietnam War.

2017

Prison embroiled in political tug-of-war

Six days after the sudden and unexpected news on May 19 from Governor Paul LePage and the Department of Corrections that the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Bucks Harbor would be closed on June 10, the legislature appears to be set on course to reassert its role in the budget

2017

Fewer births lead to decision to close CRH obstetrics unit

Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) will be closing its obstetrics department (OB) by the end of this year, which will leave only one hospital in Washington County equipped to deliver babies.

2017

Deer Island port of entry being closed

Area businesses and other interests are starting a campaign to convince the Canadian government not to permanently close its port of entry on Deer Island, which provided customs clearance for the ferry service from Eastport to Deer Island Point.

2017

Chernobyl visit leaves lasting impression

Having visited 55 countries and with more to come, Lubec resident Roger Quirk considers his recent visit to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site in Ukraine the most interesting trip he's ever taken.

2017

Tribal forest project helps slow climate change, generates revenue

The Passamaquoddy Tribe is now using most of its land in Maine that it acquired through funding from the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act both to slow the rate of climate change and to generate millions in revenue by offsetting emissions from polluters on the other side of the country.