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Community & Events

2023

First radar observed meteorite fall occurs in part of county

Social media was rocking with questions about a fireball and sonic booms seen and heard in the skies above parts of Washington County late in the morning of Saturday, April 8. Comments about seeing and hearing something ranged from Calais to Jonesport.

2023

Lubec searches for answers to youth drug abuse

New community approaches to reinforce youth attainment of healthy lifestyles were proposed at a recent open forum attended by more than 100 citizens representing a cross-section of efforts to counter drug abuse among children and teens of the Lubec area.

2023

Dennysville ambulance service in critical need of volunteers

A public emergency meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. at the Edmunds Consolidated School regarding the Dennysville Volunteer Ambulance Service, according to Wayne Seeley, captain of the ambulance service.

2023

Longtime couple's shared dream remembered on Valentine's Day

A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. -- John Lennon. That special day when two people come together to join as one...

2023

Sweat lodges helping to change lives in state's prison system

Native inmates in Maine's prison system have been able to practice their traditional spiritual ceremonies for the past 15 years thanks to the efforts of a number of Wabanaki citizens, but in particular the work of Brian Altvater...

2023

Food and fuel funds offer assistance to needy households

Many Washington County households struggle to keep their homes warm and nutritious meals on the table.

2023

Downeast Maine becomes first National Heritage Area in state

On December 29, the proposal to create the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area (NHA) was signed into law by President Biden, making it the 56th in the country and the first in Maine.