2006
Cruise ship owner eyes Eastport for possible tour stop
The head of a company that runs small cruise ships was scouting out the Eastport area recently to see if visits to the port next year might be feasible.
Community & Events
2006
Ice goes out of lake on St. Patrick's Day
Spring has come early this year. The ice started breaking up in Round Pond in Charlotte at the beginning of the week of March 12, and the ice officially went out on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.
2006
Rail and trail groups seek compromise
Rails and trails do not preclude each other was the feeling expressed by Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner David Cole at a meeting of both railroad and trail supporters held at Machias on February 24.
2006
They’re still valentines, as years go by
Valentine's Day is a reminder of the importance of having someone to love and to have someone to love you. Several couples in the Quoddy area were asked how they found their life partner and how they've made their marriage last.
2005
Five boyhood pals bound for military deployment in Iraq
An appreciation night for four young Maine National Guardsmen from Perry and one from Robbinston will be held on Friday, December 30, at the Perry Elementary School at 6 p.m. Pfc. Michael Barnard, Pfc. Theodore "Teddy" Cummings, Pfc. Adam Hall and Spc. Ben Maloney of Perry and Pvt.
2005
Season of goodwill shines in communities
The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington County. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make this holiday season a happy one for others.
2005
Coyote hunt raises funds to save deer
A coyote hunt will again be held in Washington County. Sponsored by the Washington County Conservation Association Inc. (WCCA). The purpose of the hunt is to raise funds for the WCCA Habitat Improvement Program and to save deer and small game from winter predation by coyotes.