Ham radio operators air a grievance: Leave our hobby alone
The construction of several antennas in Jonesboro stirs up some controversy among ham radio operators, and so does a proposed bill in Augusta.
Demand is up at Washington County food pantries after federal benefits cut back
The county’s ten food pantries say they’ve been swamped, with most reporting that the numbers of clients doubled in just one month.
For those in need, in-person therapists are hard to find
Teletherapy is one option, but for some, including small children, it’s not the best solution.
Wheels on the bus still go round and round, even as schools struggle to find drivers
As the problem intensified in Washington County the past two years, parents and administrators have been forced to step up, filling in or taking students themselves.
Small schools struggle, thrive, and fight to stay open
Although small schools in Washington County are costly to keep open, a sense of pride and tradition in communities can make it worth the cost.
Can a town just dissolve? Dennysville considers de-organizing.
Fifty-three towns across Maine, including 11 in Washington County, have reverted to unorganized status.
Washington County emergency responders work on ways to avoid financial crisis
Ambulance companies say they are barely surviving, and hope lawmakers back a plan calling for $70 million a year over five years, although it wouldn't be a long-term solution.