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Community & Events

2011

Hospice enters into 30th year of caring

An organization of volunteers that has brought comfort to many Washington County residents and families is marking its 30th anniversary this year. Down East Hospice has been providing support services to the terminally ill and their families, as well as to those people who are experiencing grief.

2011

Food pantries stretched thin as need increases over winter

The winter months are always busy ones at food pantries in Washington County and the Charlotte County island communities. The poor economy and cold weather have caused almost all of the food banks to serve more clients than in past winters, and a few are desperate for some financial assistance.

2011

Mobile broadband project to address public safety needs

An accident victim lies unconscious on the ground. The first public safety person on the scene, a state trooper, uses a small wireless technology device to record the victim's vital signs and transmit them to the EMT crew on their way in an ambulance.

2011

Longtime valentines share recipes for happiness

Valentine's Day is all about loving and being loved, so some couples in the Quoddy area were asked how they found their life partner and what has made the marriage last.

2011

High fuel oil costs and harsh winter strain aid agencies

The people who work to bring fuel, food and other resources to those most in need are feeling as pressed to the wire as the people they are helping.

2011

Family in Egypt with local ties shares diary of political unrest

At least one family living in Egypt and trying to deal with the rapidly changing political situation has a connection to Eastport. Eastport residents Tom and Susan Rostas' daughter Marcy, a teacher, has lived in Cairo for the last decade...

2011

Families flock to winter fun

Children, teenagers and adults were out in droves to enjoy the two days of winter fun held at Cobscook Bay State Park and the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge on January 22 and 23.