Community & Events

Recent research has found that Washington County has some of the highest rates of cancer diagnosis in Maine, yet the nearest oncologist is over two hours away in Brewer.

The dedication of the Reid Emery Medical Building at Down East Community Hospital in Machias took place on the afternoon of September 17. Family members and friends of Reid Emery, DECH staff and others came together to recognize the tragic loss of Emery's life.

The scented crystals that people pour into their bath for a pleasant soak have nothing to do with the extremely unpredictable and dangerous drug called "bath salts" that has been hitting the streets of Maine this year.

Susie Knight Calder remembers 1949; Ginny McCaslin remembers 1980. Before, between and after those years, Maine may have acclaimed more titled rulers than have most countries where royalty lingers.

Seafood, music, a community yard sale, a fishing derby and boat tours are among the offerings during the 25th annual Eastport Salmon Festival, which will be held on Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3 and 4.

A pirate encampment, street dance, cutlass fighting, lobster boat racing and fireworks are among the events featured for the sixth annual Eastport Pirate Festival on September 9, 10 and 11. "There's a lot of growth," reports Chris Brown, who co-chairs the event with Ross Furman and