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Community & Events

2025

Lubec board votes to allow ATVs on some roads, if conditions met

Municipal officers are not obligated to defer to the public when deciding to open municipal roads to ATVs, according to a legal opinion provided by the Maine Municipal Association (MMA).

2025

Cold plunge dipper raises over $44,000 for food bank

A New Year's resolution by one Grand Manan resident has exploded far beyond his original intent into a community‑wide fundraising initiative, as he has now raised over $44,000 for the local food bank. Kyle Mawer began the year thinking that the discipline of "doing something

2025

Federal cuts lead to reduced food shipments to area pantries

The food pantries of Washington County are preparing for a reduction in the amount of produce from Good Shepherd Food Bank's deliveries as a result of federal cuts.

2025

Shead graduate serves aboard hospital ship off coast of Africa

A former Eastport resident has just returned from an uplifting, humanitarian experience in Africa and has plans to take part in the endeavor again.

2025

Lobstermen review alternative gear designed to protect whales

A recent presentation in Jonesport about alternative lobster fishing gear to reduce the chance for entanglement with whales generated much discussion from the fishermen who attended, with some skeptical of the gear and others supportive.

2025

Island host to groundbreaking salmon conservation program

A salmon conservation project that began over 25 years ago is seeing big returns -- quite literally -- as Fundy Salmon Recovery (FSR) and its many partners work to restore an endangered salmon population from the upper Bay of Fundy.

2025

Couples overcome obstacles to find enduring love

Being part of a long lasting romantic relationship can provide invaluable benefits -- but that doesn't mean it's always easy. For three couples in Washington County, finding and keeping love throughout the challenges of life has been both the journey and the reward.