2013 Media staff challenges reflect employment concerns in county Community news organizations in Washington County face a conundrum shared by many other employers and employees in the county.
2013 Food pantries see increase in local need The poor economy and high cost of healthcare and fuel on both sides of the international border are causing an increase in the number of people going to local food pantries for aid in Washington and Charlotte counties.
2013 Hundreds ring in new year in Eastport Eastport was once again the place to be for New Year's Eve fun, and this year people all over the world were able to turn on their televisions and see how it is celebrated in the port city.
2012 Boy moved to aid domestic abuse victims The son of a Washington County woman who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend nearly five years ago has been financially rewarded for his efforts to help other children who have been affected by domestic violence. Fourteen-year-old Gabriel Brady of Dennysville...
2012 Spirit of season shines on This holiday season, despite the poor economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte County and Washington County as people give to neighbors who are less fortunate.
2012 County residents pitch in to offer Hurricane Sandy relief Hurricane Sandy did little more than blow a bit in Washington County, but that has not hampered the efforts of business owners, public safety personnel and others to lend help to neighboring states in need.
2012 License policy stirs protest on Grand Manan Tempers and the weather both were threatening on November 13 as members of the Grand Manan Fishermen's Association (GMFA) gathered at the office for a speakerphone meeting with MP John Williamson regarding the sale of lobster licenses away from Grand Manan.