Washington County races against time to complete crucial audits after auditor Stephen Hopkins resigns, jeopardizing $2 million in funding for the 2026 budget.

Crews were seen working to remove two large trees and multiple power lines along a popular road in Washington County Monday, ...

The auditor will complete work on outstanding audits for the Unorganized Territories, but will not do any more work on Washington County’s 2023 and 2024 audits.

When she heard the news that her grandson had been shot Tuesday night, Elsie Wrighton was horrified.

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says three people have been charged after a drug bust at a Baileyville motel Monday.

Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and ...

NOTE: Stay up to date with all of our election coverage at nwavote.com. FAYETTEVILLE -- Jay Cantrell wants a second term as Washington County sheriff, but for that he'll have to get past another ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Washington County Superior Court in Machias, where the county's administrative offices are located, is pictured on Feb. 18, ...

Americans age 60 and older lose more than $28 billion annually to financial exploitation, AARP estimated in 2023.

NOTE: Stay up to date with all of our election coverage at nwavote.com. FAYETTEVILLE -- Three men are competing for the Republican Party nomination for Washington County judge. Mark Scalise and Tim ...

A Washington law that prevents local authorities from assisting federal immigration agencies may only be as strong as their willingness to comply.