Solar farm projects downsize to comply with new Maine law "We will continue to develop future projects in Maine under the new structure and will work to make them financially viable at the 1 MW limit." ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesMarch 9, 2024
PFAS testing shows wide range for contamination levels in Washington County Though many area communities have levels below the threshold established by the state, other Downeast communities, such as Cutler, have concerning levels. ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesDecember 23, 2023
Storm delivers hurricane-force winds and damages to Downeast Winds topped out at 93 mph in Trescott in a storm that left thousands of people without power. ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesDecember 23, 2023
Proposed Washington County budget calls for unprecedented 20% increase County commission chair notes 20% hike is far cry from usual 3-5% increase. ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesNovember 4, 2023
Lubec revaluation highlights host of municipal challenges "The trouble is when property valuation is used as a measure of wealth or a town's ability to pay." ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesSeptember 23, 2023
Washington County law enforcement faces unprecedented pressures The nature of crime has changed, according to Chris Gardner, who has served as a police officer since the 1990s. ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesJune 10, 2023
Housing crisis solutions eyed by Maine Legislature A number of bills are being considered to help communities with the housing crunch: "We need more housing where it makes sense long-term." ByLora Whelan, Quoddy TidesMarch 19, 2023