GENERATIONS BRING JOY to the holidays with the making of wreaths. Holding up a 60-inch wreath made at Mingo’s Products in Red Beach are Artie Mingo (left) and his father, Alden. See this issue for an ...

GENERATIONS BRING JOY to the holidays with the making of wreaths. Holding up a 60-inch wreath made at Mingo’s Products in Red Beach are Artie Mingo (left) and his father, Alden. See this issue for an ...

A mixture of philanthropy and cookies provides a lifesaving service for medically needy people in Washington County who require specialized healthcare. The philanthropy comes from an organization ...

MACHIAS SELECT BOARD MEMBER Ben Edwards and area residents listen as Ian Gorecki of the Maine DOT speaks at the Pellon Center in Machias during a public hearing on the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan ...

Replacing what is currently a failing dike in Machias with a nearly duplicate span drew considerable support from concerned residents during a meeting on November 3 to discuss how to deal with the 140 ...

Towns and businesses throughout the area will be holding special events for the holiday season. A Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastport Arts ...

A social media furor has sparked the anger of some Eastport residents who hope that a beach access point historically open to the public remains available despite its closure for construction.

More than 140 workers are being temporarily laid off in an unexpected 26-day shutdown of the Woodland Pulp mill because of low softwood pulp prices. In addition, wood deliveries to the mill are being ...

While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway. The old Machias ...

With Washington County voters rejecting the proposed $11 million county bond question by a margin of 53% to 47% in the November 4 election, county officials are struggling to figure out how to pay the ...

LEADING A GROUP of cruise ship passengers on a tour of downtown Eastport is Joan Lowden. The 734-foot Seven Seas Splendor, with 750 passengers, was in port on October 12. (Edward French photo) ...