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2023

Shead jazz band shows its chops with awards at national festival

When the state gold medalist Shead High School jazz band found out they had an opportunity to attend the National Jazz Festival at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia during April school vacation week, they felt excited and honored, but had no real expectations of how they would...

2023

Lovefest for iconic lighthouse raises $50,000 for Swallowtail

A telethon for Swallowtail lighthouse on Sunday, April 16, was a love fest for the island's iconic landmark that ran over four hours, bringing in a grand total of $50,000 toward replacing the deteriorating shingles with vinyl siding.

2023

Friends consider accepting deed to Head Harbour light

A straw vote on April 21 by board members of the Friends of Head Harbour Lightstation (FHHL) gave the nod to President Terry Greene's query.

2023

Friends hoping for miracle to save St. Ann’s church

The Friends of St. Ann's are hoping for a miracle to save the historic brick church at Sipayik, which is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks. Armed with a new and much lower estimate on the cost to at least replace the brick work, Hilda Soctomah Lewis of the Friends of St.

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.