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2022

Dennysville explores benefits, process for deorganizing town

Dennysville residents considered the pros and cons of deorganization of the town into one of the state's 429 unorganized territories during a public meeting on Wednesday night, October 19.

2022

Affidavit sheds light on murder of Pembroke woman

The Robbinston woman who has been charged with the murder of Paula Johnson of Pembroke last February pled not guilty to the charge on October 19. Rebecca Moores, 42, who was arrested in July, is being held without bail at the Washington County Jail in Machias.

2022

St. Stephen looks to solutions for homelessness

St. Stephen appears on the verge of announcing a "warming centre" to save people without homes from freezing this winter.

2022

Lost Dear Santa letter returns home

A few weeks ago a precious gift was found at the Perry Post Office during a deep cleaning, a "Dear Santa" letter written by three-year-old Majik Francis in December 1995.

2022

Lobster fishery nets support at local rallies

The color red was on display at Perio Point on Beals Island and across Washington County on September 26 as many businesses and schools came out in force to support the lobster fishery. The "Supporting Our Heritage: Maine's Lobster" rally in Beals saw over 100 people in attendance.

2022

WCCC to treat for high PFAS levels in drinking water

While many sources of public drinking water in Washington County do not yet have test results for harmful chemicals known as PFAS, one location that has been tested does have elevated levels of the so-called "forever chemicals.

2022

Newell elected tribal chief at Sipayik

Rena Newell, who has been serving as the Passamaquoddy tribal representative in the Maine Legislature, has been elected the new tribal chief at Sipayik. Newell received 229 votes in the September 8 general election, defeating the incumbent chief, Elizabeth "Maggie" Dana, who garnered 120 votes.