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2023

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.

2023

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.

2023

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...

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.

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

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.