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Community & Events

2016

Alexander family’s story recounted at POW/MIA ceremony

With the highest per capita ratio of veterans in the state of Maine -- a state with a legacy of mustering among the highest per capita number of soldiers -- Washington County families are well familiar with the cost of war.

2016

Downeast area welcomes wave of cyclists

By all accounts the BikeMaine visit Downeast was a stunning success. With over 400 cyclists, 75 BikeMaine staff and hundreds of volunteers involved, the winding back roads and small communities along Washington County's coast were busy for the week of September 12.

2016

Welshpool Landing takes on a new life

Welshpool Landing is open for business," announced Joseph Gough, president of the Friar's Bay Development Association Inc., at the start of the ribbon-cutting ceremony held September 7 at the Welshpool Wharf.

2016

Emotions run high at dedication for memorial to lost fishermen

In Lubec, the day started out overcast and foggy, so much so that many participants at the Lost Fishermen's Memorial Association's (LFMA) public dedication ceremony on August 21 were overdressed. Shortly before the start, the clouds departed and the fog burned off, providing a perfect summer day.

2016

Swashbuckling pirates to swarm

The easternmost city in the U.S. will once again host the largest pirate festival in northern New England and the Canadian Maritimes. The festivities for the 11th annual Eastport Pirate Festival will begin on Friday, September 9, and continue through Sunday, September 11...

2016

Tasty seafood to be savored

For almost 30 years the end of summer in Eastport has been celebrated with a festival paying homage to the Atlantic salmon and other delicious seafood found in local waters. The 2016 Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival will be held on September 3 and 4 of Labor Day weekend...

2016

Couple’s quest eyes Downeast’s historic connection to Israel

Mention the Jaffa colony to almost anyone in Maine, and the questioning expressions are quickly revealed on their faces. But with numerous talks being given by Reed and Jean Holmes throughout the area and this year being the 150th anniversary of the journey, that is all about to change.