The Quoddy Tides

11/17/2025

A mixture of philanthropy and cookies provides a lifesaving service for medically needy people in Washington County who require specialized healthcare. The philanthropy comes from an organization called SkyHope and the pilots who donate their aircraft, skills, time and fuel money to ferry patients to far‑flung hospitals and doctors' offices. Their generosity is often lifesaving for the patients who take advantage of this free service.

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A mixture of philanthropy and cookies provides a lifesaving service for medically needy people in Washington County who require specialized healthcare. The philanthropy comes from an organization called SkyHope and the pilots who donate their aircraft, skills, time and fuel money...

11/17/2025

While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway.

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While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway.

11/17/2025

Replacing what is currently a failing d**e in Machias with a nearly duplicate span drew considerable support from concerned residents during a meeting on November 3 to discuss how to deal with the 140‑year‑old structure. And that was the point of the meeting – to get ideas and build consensus on how to deal with the d**e that transports Route 1 traffic over the Middle River. It's the latest move in a nearly two-decade-long struggle to get the d**e replaced.

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Replacing what is currently a failing d**e in Machias with a nearly duplicate span drew considerable support from concerned residents during a meeting on November 3 to discuss how to deal with the 140‑year‑old structure.

11/17/2025

Towns and businesses throughout the area will be holding special events for the holiday season.

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Towns and businesses throughout the area will be holding special events for the holiday season.

11/17/2025

More than 140 workers are being temporarily laid off in an unexpected 26-day shutdown of the Woodland Pulp mill because of low softwood pulp prices. In addition, wood deliveries to the mill are being paused for approximately a 60-day period that began on October 31. The pulp mill usually receives between 120 and 140 truckload-equivalents of wood a day.

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More than 140 workers are being temporarily laid off in an unexpected 26-day shutdown of the Woodland Pulp mill because of low softwood pulp prices. In addition, wood deliveries to the mill are being paused for approximately a 60-day period that began on October 31.

11/17/2025

With Washington County voters rejecting the proposed $11 million county bond question by a margin of 53% to 47% in the November 4 election, county officials are struggling to figure out how to pay the current tax anticipation note (TAN), due December 31, without defaulting on it, which would ruin the county's credit rating.

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With Washington County voters rejecting the proposed $11 million county bond question by a margin of 53% to 47% in the November 4 election, county officials are struggling to figure out how to pay the current tax anticipation note (TAN), due December 31, without defaulting...

11/14/2025

Out today! As a reminder, this will be our last print issue until December 26.

11/11/2025

The Quoddy Tides will not be publishing the second November and the first December issues, as the editor and publisher, Edward French, will be having heart surgery in mid-November. After the November 14 issue, the next issue to be published will be on December 26. Subscribers will be credited with two additional issues.
The office will be open during this time. Please call the office at 207 853-4806 if you have any questions. Thank you for your understanding.

10/27/2025

The launch of the audiobook for the Sea Run report, which collects and assesses the access of traditional food sources to Indigenous people in Maine, was celebrated on October 13 at the Veazie Salmon Club, where the now‑demolished Veazie Dam once blocked access on the Penobscot River to sea‑run fish.

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The launch of the audiobook for the Sea Run report, which collects and assesses the access of traditional food sources to Indigenous people in Maine, was celebrated on October 13 at the Veazie Salmon Club ...

10/27/2025

A Vietnam veteran from Eastport who courageously risked his own life to save others in a fierce firefight will be honored next year with recognition that he did not receive during his lifetime. Those efforts to honor Thomas Bouchard's actions during the war are being led by a son that he never knew he had. On this Veterans Day, the bravery and self-sacrifice of Bouchard and all veterans will be remembered. His son, Barry Tishler, is doing his part by having Bouchard honored with a final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, recovering his medals that were long thought lost and founding a recovery house for veterans facing PTSD, trauma and substance use challenges.

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A Vietnam veteran from Eastport who courageously risked his own life to save others in a fierce firefight will be honored next year with recognition that he did not receive during his lifetime.

10/27/2025

Cruises became a larger part of life for Eastport this year with 23 ships docking at the breakwater – the last of which will appear on Sunday, November 2. Their appearances have elicited a somewhat mixed review from local residents.

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Cruises became a larger part of life for Eastport this year with 23 ships docking at the breakwater – the last of which will appear on Sunday, November 2. Their appearances have elicited a somewhat mixed review from local residents.

10/27/2025

Maine voters will consider two statewide referendum questions at the November 4 polls. Question 1 would alter the laws governing absentee voting and voter ID requirements, among other changes, and Question 2 would enact Maine's Extreme Risk Protection Order law, which would be used to remove weapons and protect individuals and the public, often known as the "red flag" law. The Secretary of State issues the Maine Citizen's Guide to the 2025 Referendum Election, which is available online at the site.

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Maine voters will consider two statewide referendum questions at the November 4 polls. Question 1 would alter the laws governing absentee voting and voter ID requirements, among other changes, and Question 2 would enact Maine's Extreme Risk Protection Order law...