Washburn News

Roger Greenleaf Lucas of Crouseville, Maine visits the grave site of his father, Halton "Hank" Greenleaf at Riverside Extension Cemetery in Washburn, Maine Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

“They went around and did something.”

She's nearing 92 and Ethel "Billie" Gammon keeps on spreading the word about Maine people and their accomplishments and adventures, generations ago. via Sun-Journal

A mobile Disaster Recovery Center will be moving through disaster-affected communities in Aroostook County to assist individuals and business owners impacted by flooding. via WAGM TV

“Unexpressed gratitude is like winking at someone in the dark. You know how you feel about them, but they don't.”

A fax arrived today from Bonnie Canada, office manager at the Senior Center, with a reminder of some changes and upcoming events. via York Weekly

“I think everyone is thinking of the people who have been impacted by this”

As rain continued to fall in some parts of the state, forecasters were keeping a cautious eye on the still rain-swollen Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag. via Bangor Daily News

“The church has been open for anyone who needs a place to stay”

The James and Fish Rivers crested Thursday, leaving much of Fort Kent, Maine, underwater. via Disaster News Network

“If that bridge falls over, it would make like a dam, and the water would wash over the main street”

Homes and businesses were evacuated Wednesday as spring floods along the St. John River spilled into the downtown of this Canadian border town, marking what emergency management officials described as a ... via Sun-Journal

“Otherwise, things have turned the corner”

Riverside communities throughout northern Maine escaped serious flooding during the weekend thanks to dry weather patterns that have allowed a steady melt of the record snowpack. via Bangor Daily News

A recent blizzard and record setting snowfall is leading to hardships in the County. via WAGM TV

Mapleton Fire fighters were called to the scene of a structure fire last night on the State Road. via WAGM TV

A fire destroyed a home on State Road on Thursday evening, but no one was injured. via Bangor Daily News

“We are still thinking (about) what we will do. Everything is costing more food, fuel, the possible loss of health insurance. It will be an even tougher winter than we were facing (already).”

The nation's slumping housing market and competition from imports are blamed for the shutdown of two Aroostook County sawmills and a loss of 145 jobs. via Sun-Journal

“This will be a very tough winter for many of us”

David Dockham of Houlton stacks pine lumber at Fraser Papers' Ashland sawmill Thursday, Jan. via Bangor Daily News

The Van Buren area schools could be losing some funding from the State Education Department. via WAGM TV

“The wind is really starting to pick up”

On the heels of a wintry storm that dumped as much as 10 inches of snow on some parts of Aroostook County, motorists also were contending with gusty winds and drifting snow that made for precarious driving ... via Bangor Daily News

“There's no sewer and water out there”

Even though there may be little if any state money to help pay for it, the School Committee and City Council heard a recommendation Monday night that the city should spend up to $35 million to improve schools. via Sun-Journal

By BDN Staff Thursday, November 29, 2007 - Bangor Daily News Plum Creek Timber Co.'s large-scale "lake concept" development plan, even after the latest round of modifications, strikes me as artificial, ... via Bangor Daily News

A major award for a Washburn athlete. Alex Bird of Washburn has been mamed the state winner for the High School Heisman award. via WAGM TV

“We've got so much talent behind the scenes”

ROCKPORT : When the curtains open on "Footloose, the Musical," audiences will thrill to the singing and dancing of the 70 talented student actors. via Village Soup