By Sarah Craighead Dedmon
The yurt that was home to Machiasport legend Bill Coperthwaite was severely vandalized in December and now the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the property’s caretakers and owners are hoping to find those responsible.
Coperthwaite was internationally... + continue reading
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The Board of Directors of Down East Credit Union (DECU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Moses of Calais to the position of President and CEO. The Board has worked with Joe for many years in various roles and recognizes him as an intelligent, engaging leader who will guide the credit union into the future. Mr. Moses adds, “I... + continue reading
“Maine has an abundance of beautiful lakes,” writes local videographer Dan Daley, who captured this shot with his drone recently. “Boyden Lake is no exception. Even in the winter there are many activities available. Ice fishing, skating, and even ice boat sailing are all possible on the 1,702 acres body of water. It’s 34 feet at its... + continue reading
By Lura Jackson
With the partial federal shutdown continuing without an apparent end in sight, the community of Eastern Washington County is taking steps to help out friends, neighbors, and fellow residents affected by the loss of a regular paycheck. Events have been held and are underway to raise funds to be donated to those in need, and local... + continue reading
By Lura Jackson
Before Maine existed as a state – and indeed, long before Europeans arrived – the residents of this area prized maple syrup for its uniquely sweet flavor and its ability to combat diseases. Now, the ability of the long-coveted sweet syrup to cure an increasingly wide range of maladies – including cancer, superbugs, liver failure... + continue reading
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The Board of Directors of Down East Credit Union (DECU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Moses of Calais to the position of President and CEO. The Board has worked with Joe for... + continue reading
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This racoon photo was taken by Donna Melanson. See other wildlife photo submissions in this week's paper on page 15. We'd like everyone to submit their own wildlife photos! + continue reading
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On January 1, DECH welcomed its first baby of 2019. Matt and Molly Hall and their three daughters welcomed Ezra James Hall to their family at 7:33 a.m. The Hall’s beautiful baby boy... + continue reading
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On a recent trip to Paris, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the town with the same name as the one in which I grew up. Growing up in Calais, you often hear the... + continue reading
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Pictured is the Calais Blue Devils varsity basketball team. Members include front l-r: Justice Bassett, Kyle Richard, Amuwes Dana, John Turner, Luke Furtek, and Dawson Critchley. Back l-r: Coach... + continue reading
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