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2011

Opiate overprescribing raises alarms about criminal activity

The nature of crime in Washington County is changing, and this has the county's sheriff, Donnie Smith, alarmed. "We've had four home invasions since December. That's new and it's troubling." He notes that this change is something being seen across the state, not just Washington County.

2011

Biggest Loser teams winning big by losing ton

Over 450 Biggest Loser program participants in Washington County have lost 2,212 pounds in just the first half of the 12-week challenge that started in January.

2011

Council favors Kendall’s Head purchase plan

Eastport city councillors' questions about LNG and concerns about possible loss of tax revenue nearly shot down a proposed land conservation project at Kendall's Head in Eastport...

2011

Five bidders vie for city waterfront site

The sound of building demolition soon may be ringing across Prince's Cove in Eastport at the site of the derelict factory known as the Consea property. The city council is expected to decide among five bids on the 3.4-acre city-owned waterfront parcel in South End at its April 13 meeting.

2011

Eastport moves one step closer toward sale of Boat School land

The City of Eastport is one step closer to being in a position to sell the land and buildings where The Boat School is located, as well as land that abuts and holds an easement access to Shackford Head State Park.

2011

School funding formula heads into legislature

“It's Robin Hood in reverse," says Scott Porter, superintendent of AOS 96, of the state's Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding formula for K-12 education that has been hurting rural school districts that have high property valuations and declining enrollments.

2011

Perry Marine plans to set up site in Eastport

A plan to fabricate and launch the base units for Ocean Renewable Power Company's tidal power system has taken a turn from Perry to Eastport, after the Perry proposal did not work out.