2011 Biggest Loser teams winning big by losing ton Over 450 Biggest Loser program participants in Washington County have lost 2,212 pounds in just the first half of the 12-week challenge that started in January.
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...