Washington County

Maine BMV rolls out mobile office for rural areas

In Piscataquis County, the van will stop at the Piscataquis Community Center, at 48 Park St. in Dover-Foxcroft, the last Wednesday of each month, starting April 29. 

EPA to review cleanups at 2 Superfund sites in rural Maine

Superfund sites in the Hancock County town of Brooksville and in the Washington County town of Meddybemps are on the EPA' list of national priorities.

🔒Tourism: Eastport looks to right size its cruise-ship market

Over the past couple of years, Eastport has seen targeted growth in the cruise ship market.

ReVision Energy installs solar project in East Machias 

The system will supply 36% of the company's electricity needs at the plant, and is expected to deliver an estimated $218,000 in savings over the lifetime of the installation.
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🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 1, 2025

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.

Machias Savings adds commercial banker in southern Maine

Tara Perruzzi brings more than 30 years of retail and commercial banking experience to her new role. 

Two Baileyville sister mills to lay off 146 workers for 26 days

Woodland Pulp and St. Croix Chipping, both in Baileyville, cited "a very challenging global pulp market from a pricing point of view."

Jonesport looks to revive faded retail building

After years of vacancy and decline, the town officially took ownership of the property in March. The town hopes to transform the building into a functional space that will benefit both residents and visitors.
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In Washington County, 30 wind turbines generating power and payments to local governments

The 4.2-megawatt turbines are spread across the town of Columbia and unorganized territories in Washington County.

Virgin Voyages cruise ship makes maiden call to Eastport, the brand’s first Maine visit

The Eastport stop was part of the ship’s maiden voyage from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was Virgin Voyages’ first visit to Maine.
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