First prosecutions issued against illegal rockweed harvesters Advocates are concerned about the growth of illegal harvesting and its effect on the ecosystem. ByLura JacksonAugust 12, 2023
Two more communities joining Downeast Broadband Utility internet network Princeton and Cooper will become part of the Washington County-based network, providing a needed and appreciated service. ByLura JacksonJune 24, 2023
Amid border slowdown, Calais quietly reinvents itself Despite far fewer Canadian visitors and the pandemic problems, the Washington County community attempts to bounce back. ByLura JacksonMay 6, 2023
Wabanaki sovereignty would benefit all Maine residents, study finds The consistent underdevelopment of the Wabanaki tribes in Maine has risen to the level of UN human rights violations, argues a Harvard scholar. ByLura JacksonApril 29, 2023
A port in the storm: Eastport’s historic port navigates new challenges The deepest seaport on the Eastern seaboard has been hurt by the pandemic and geopolitics, but has hopes and plans for a recovery. ByLura JacksonFebruary 4, 2023