2021
Pandemic taking toll on area households; Food and fuel needs increase
The pandemic has left a marked toll on many Washington County households and their ability to put food on the table and keep a warm roof over their heads.
Community & Events
2021
Lives filled with generosity remembered; Conservationist is mourned
Grand Mananers, as well as many in the marine conservation world, mourn the recent passing of Laurie Murison, who died on January 3 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 61.
2021
WA teacher placed on leave following social media posts
A Washington Academy (WA) history teacher is on a leave of absence and is not to have any contact with students or staff after he posted comments critical of the new equity training at the school and forwarded racist memes on social media.
2020
Resilient communities adapt to pandemic's impact this year
Looking back over the past year's front page headlines and photographs of The Quoddy Tides, the impact of COVID 19 is felt on almost every issue starting on March 13 when the top story about coronavirus preparations beginning in area was right above the news that county voters had upheld the...
2020
Neighbors are helped in spirit of season
Community members with budgets large and small, with roots in the county and from away, are digging deep to help their neighbors in need.
2020
Nature trust seeks to protect Ross Island
In its most ambitious and expensive venture to date, the Nature Trust of New Brunswick (NTNB) recently announced a project to conserve 860 acres on Ross Island, adjacent to Grand Manan.
2020
Great-grandmother apple tree grows in Lubec
Tucked away from view at the Red Point Park in Lubec is what apple enthusiasts call a "great-grandmother tree." Her origin is most likely linked to the cellar hole right next door and the farm that was at one time owned by the A. Knight family.