8 min Strengthening the field: How women are making strides in the forestry profession Female foresters are rising to the top of their profession in government, private industry, and nongovernmental organizations. ByJack BeaudoinMay 28, 2023 Read More
5 min Midsize cruise ships boosting Eastport’s economy Eastport businesses reported "a tremendous day" in sales following the arrival of a cruise ship. ByEdward FrenchMay 27, 2023 Read More
2 min Dollar General parent company faces $321K fine for safety violations at Enfield location OSHA has issued $21 million in fines against Dollar General stores nationwide since 2017. ByDavid DahlMay 24, 2023 Read More
6 min A landscape dotted with pastures, grazing sheep … and self-storage facilities Washington County is part of a self-storage trend that’s helpful to consumers and profitable to owners. ByJoyce KryszakMay 13, 2023 Read More
10 min 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 Read More
10 min 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. ByLura JacksonApril 22, 2023 Read More
5 min Gun manufacturers have made a dramatic exodus from Maine Tax breaks and a sunny political climate have convinced companies to find welcoming homes in the South. BySeamus WebsterMia McCarthyMaya BhatLiam GroganApril 16, 2023 Read More