Community & Events

A speak-out following the Take Back the Night march in Machias on April 26 illustrated the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment. Although the group at the speak-out was small -- numbering between 25 and 30 -- most of those there shared a personal experience with sexual assault or harassment.

Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias is buzzing with activity these days, with an over $5 million emergency department expansion completed in 2017 and a recent Leapfrog award as one of the top 100 rural hospitals recognized for excellence.

We all have a suicide problem," stated Ashley Pesek as she addressed an assembled crowd during the first presentation organized by the Calais‑based Making a Difference Right Now (MADRN) at Washington County Community College on April 23.

Mark Brown was happy to see Earth Day arrive. "We were so looking forward to a great event and even greater discussions, and we were successful in achieving both," says Brown.

With obesity recognized as a global health crisis for years and research mounting on the significant perils associated with the standard American diet, many have begun looking for ways to stabilize their health by adopting better eating habits.

Following last year's right whale deaths in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, fishing gear entanglement is in the spotlight, and it was on the agenda at the Grand Manan Fishermen's Association (GMFA) annual meeting on February 13.