2021
Crosswalk repainted following vandalism
The vandalism late on July 13 of the two recently painted rainbow crosswalks in downtown Eastport had a full house present at the July 14 Eastport City Council meeting.
Community & Events
2021
Lost children lead to reckoning in Canada
Canada marked a sombre national holiday on July 1.
2021
Ecosystem approach being used to bring bioregional change
An organization advocating for an ecosystem approach to help bring about the changes needed for a sustainable future on Earth has been working for over a decade with groups around the world, including in the Passamaquoddy Bay region.
2021
Eastport Fourth celebration not deterred by rainy weather
Despite inclement weather, Eastport's Fourth of July was celebrated with tenacity, stout rain gear and a positive attitude. Whitney Vinson, co-chair of the Fourth of July Committee, says that given the weather "it went fairly smoothly."
2021
Healthcare data breach exposed patient information
Over 5,000 patients of a number of Washington County healthcare organizations have had personal information possibly compromised by a data breach that occurred at CaptureRx in February. The HIPAA Journal describes it as a ransomeware data breach.
2021
Broadband access focus of new initiatives; State, local efforts weighed
Reliable Internet access in Washington County is hit or miss, and even with a hit it can be a bumpy experience with frozen Zoom moments causing panic or mirth depending on the situation, files taking an hour or more to upload, and educators and students struggling with online learning.
2021
Area Grange earns national recognition
Jonesboro Grange #357 is one of five being recognized nationally for outstanding service to the community as well as its commitment to keeping alive the history and relevance of what a Grange is today.