Cherryfield News

Some folks swear the most horrifying ghost stories originate in Downeast Maine. It's a region rich in both scenic beauty and supernatural lore.

Several school and municipal officials in Washington County gathered earlier this month to discuss the status of school administration consolidation in the county, and their consensus was that the school consolidation law should be overturned by voters - even though their schools stand to lose funding if the law is upheld.

The Grace Christian Fellowship, 99 Highlandview Rd., Moncton, will feature popular Gospel vocalist Brenda Jones in a Gospel concert tonight at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received.

Local officials have found out that keeping their elementary school going for another year will be a little easier than they thought last spring.

ROCKPORT : Don't miss our Flyer Ad in this thursday paper. Great deals on everything! Carpet starting at $3.69 sq.

The town of Cherryfield is getting a big gift to help cover a hefty state fine. The Boston Foundation sent a check for $200,000 from an anonymous donor.

ROCKLAND : There is a scripture verse that says, "Our ways are not God's ways.". Have found out over the past few months how true that is.

CAMDEN : Paula M. Dufresne wishes to announce the birth of her third grandchild, Jack Thomas Dufresne.

TENANTS HARBOR : Homemade and with all the trimmings. That's our daily breakasts at the East Wind Inn, with a spectacular view of the harbor.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal tractor accident that happened in Northfield Thursday morning.

Scene of a fatal tractor accident on a bridge over the Machias River near Holmes Falls in Northfield on Thursday, Sept.

ELLSWORTH : Dona t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate the human-canine relationship and learn more about your dog during Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

A shiny black 1923 Ford T-Bucket, with a purple and cream trimmed interior and lightning bolts on the sides, was one of many antique cars on display at Saturday's Wheels on the Waterfront event.

As family historians we gather together documents that either record our ancestor's birth, marriage and death or records produced as adults such as military records, deeds and wills.

With the wild blueberry harvest winding down, the crop this year looks to be a healthy one.

People can get called fascist; how often, moreover, has it been widely said, alleged, or implied that some political leader or an entire country is thence termed or denounced as fascist? When some pundits obviously don't like certain public figures, those people or, perhaps, politicians can, to the point being mentioned, end up being nastily called ...

A feud between a small group of people Saturday spilled over into the family-oriented fun of Milbridge Days, turned into a brawl and resulted in two people heading to a nearby hospital for treatment, including the Milbridge town manager.

It was meant to be a family friendly festival. But the annual Cod Fish Races at one Maine town caused a stink when people started pushing each other and erupted into a brawl involving 50 to 60 people, sending two to the hospital.

BAR HARBOR : The Maine Sea Coast Mission held its 104th annual meeting last week.

Cherryfield native Carlton Willey, who played 8 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1958-1965, passed away due to complications from lung cancer Monday night, according to family members.