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Washington County settles wrongful termination lawsuit with county manager

by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to accept the settlement agreement with Renee Gray but did not reveal its terms.

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US border agent charged with stealing computer parts at Maine office

by Marie Weidmayer September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Where Medicaid cuts could hit hardest in Maine

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

Eastport residents seek formal role in federal review of proposed underwater data center

by Melissa Razdrih, The Maine Monitor September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Proposed Kingfish aquaculture project in Jonesport on indefinite hold

by Jessica Brockington, The Maine Monitor September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Washington County hires attorney to ease tensions

by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

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Police seize fentanyl and meth from Down East home

by Christopher Burns September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Passamaquoddy tribe weighs purchase of Eastport’s recently closed grocery store

by Sabrina Martin September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Canadian brewery eyes move to shuttered Maine pub amid escalating tariff dispute

by Sabrina Martin September 3, 2026September 2, 2026

Eastport’s only grocery store will close next week

by Sabrina Martin August 29, 2026August 29, 2026

Maine paper mill where 2 men died ignored broken alarm, fire hazard, OSHA says

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Washington County Commission sends 40% spending increase to budget committee for review

by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Commissioners rescind firing of Washington County manager

by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Lubec’s only year-round watering hole marks its final last call

by Sabrina Martin August 26, 2026August 25, 2026

Federal regulators accept preliminary permit for underwater data center off Eastport

by Melissa Razdrih, The Maine Monitor August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Loner orca ‘Old Thom’ spotted off Eastport

by Ethan Andrews August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

These entrepreneurs ‘bought themselves a job’ when they moved to rural Maine

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Repair or replace: Bridge between Lubec and Campobello Island faces pivotal choice

by Elora Griswold, The Maine Monitor August 18, 2026August 19, 2026

Washington County Commission blasts prior administration for poor budget oversight

by Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Jonesport approves extending Kingfish Maine construction window

by Jessica Brockington, The Maine Monitor August 14, 2026August 14, 2026