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.
First prosecutions issued against illegal rockweed harvesters
Advocates are concerned about the growth of illegal harvesting and its effect on the ecosystem.
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.
Amid border slowdown, Calais quietly reinvents itself
Despite far fewer Canadian visitors and the pandemic problems, the Washington County community attempts to bounce back.
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.
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.