Washington County mitigation plans being eyed after storms
It's not just a matter of sea level rise. It's the increasing frequency and intensity of the storms fueled by climate change that are the problem.
Wreathmakers face supply and labor shortages
At its peak, one business produced 300,000 wreaths a year. Now, they're lucky to do 10,000.
Washington County tackles state’s highest rate of fatal overdoses
The number of fatal overdoses is down statewide, but has increased in Washington County.
Escaped emus captivate Washington County
The birds were part of a shipment being transported from Unity to Houlton.
A look at the jobs, challenges, and economic potential of Washington County
The civilian labor force in the county has decreased from 14,035 in January 2009 to 12,707 in January 2023.
Sipayik Elementary student’s experiment to be sent into space
Eighth-grader Camren Mumme and his teacher-advisor, Rhonda Stevens, have been working with the Teachers in Space program.