2022
Victorian Christmases of past recall life Downeast
Far removed from the commercial opulence of the modern Christmas, Victorians living in the St. Croix Valley celebrated the holiday much more modestly.
Community & Events
2022
SCEC conference eyes climate change
The 2022 annual conference held by Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) on November 15 focused on the climate change challenges facing the county's communities and what types of strategies and mind-shifts can be used...
2022
Vietnam veteran relates wartime experiences to honor soldiers
Two recently published books by a Vietnam veteran who is a part-time Whiting resident relate not only his experiences but those of other veterans during the war.
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
Crossing guard leaves a legacy of kindness
A changing of the guard took place in early September when Dot Larsen did one final shift ushering children safely across King Street to and from St. Stephen Elementary School. She did not plan on a 35-year career as a school crossing guard back in 1986.
2022
Youth broadband survey yields surprising results
A youth broadband survey spearheaded by Elaine Abbott of the Sunrise County Economic Council with survey design assistance of Corrie Hunkler of Healthy Acadia has brought to the fore the voices of the next generations and their thoughts about IT access and use.