Paul Sylvain

Referring to an incident involving obscene T-shirts sold by a vendor at last year’s Machias Wild Blueberry Festival, Washington County Commissioner Chris Gardner cautioned festival organizers against censorship at this year’s festival.

The discussion arose at the Aug. 10 Washington County Commissioners meeting in Machias and was initiated as an agenda item by Gardner.

By Paul Sylvain

Chances are you won’t find a state trooper patrolling Washington County these days. The same is also true in at least six other rural Maine counties. As a result, county sheriff’s departments have had to step in to fill the void.

Washington County Commissioner Chris Gardner explained at the Aug. 10 county commissioners session that he’d just attended the Maine County Commissioners Association (MCCA) meeting at which the lack of rural patrols by Maine State Police took center stage.

Paul Sylvain

Yes, Virginia, there really are blueberries at the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival.

The sad truth is, that hasn’t always been the case. Just ask the folks at the Welch Farm in Roque Bluffs, who explained in an interview earlier this month that it was the lack of fresh blueberries at the annual festival that prompted them to offer farm tours and arrange for some of their berries to be available for sale there. 

Jayna Smith

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The Town of Baileyville has demonstrated its commitment to providing well-maintained and versatile recreational spaces for its residents to enjoy a wide range of sports and activities with numerous upgrades having taken place at its parks and fields.

Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Lincoln has overseen these upgrades, which include various improvements to different locations within the town.

Sandra Smith

This past Saturday, the weather cleared by the start time of 11 a.m. for The Opportunity Alliance and Healthy Acadia Summer Program (G20) celebration at Brewer Andrews Field in Princeton. 

Games were set up, along with information booths by Calais Skatepark and Healthy Acadia, and food vendor Donna Netzer’s Slice of Heaven Bakery. 

Princeton Parks & Recreation’s booth displayed all the posters for their activities, as well as photos of their events. 

Will Tuell

A month after Steuben fisherman Tylar Michaud failed to return home from hauling lobster traps in Jonesport, Michaud’s family and friends have received word from the Medical Examiner’s Office that remains confirmed to be those of Michaud were found Aug. 21 off the coast of Addison by a fellow fisherman. 

Sandra Smith

Sunday was weather perfect for another Princeton Parks & Recreation event. 

Members were at the Brewer Andrews Field by 11 a.m. to begin setting up. At the start time of 2 p.m., everyone was ready. 

Will Tuell

The City of Eastport will play host to the United States Navy the last week of September as Navy officials announced last week that they will be commissioning the USS Augusta in Eastport, Sept. 30. 

Jayna Smith

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Woodland Jr./Sr. High School welcomes a familiar face as it gears up for the new academic year.  Michealene Spencer, an alumna of WHS, has taken on the role of principal, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the school she once walked halls of.