Washington Junction News Today

Venture east to for a look at changing times in Downeast Maine as a former Maine Central branch finds new life under New Brunswick Southern.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced it will reduce service on over 20 routes and the ‘T’ next month.

View the The Ellsworth American for Thursday, December 7, 2023

The unique snow-parting rail car is one of two being given to the nonprofit Downeast Scenic Railroad.

HANCOCK — If all goes as planned, the Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust will receive a very special delivery this week.

The front of the car consists of a large vertical, C-shaped plow that lifts snow off the tracks and shoots it off to either side of the train.

Let the romance of rail travel enhance the autumn colors, from the Maine coast to the quiet corner of Connecticut.

We frequently travel on Main Street in Ellsworth towards Washington Junction, and a couple of weeks ago we noticed that a pair of ospreys were attempting to build a nest

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The 24-hour Down East Sunrise Trail Relay is trending up in popularity. This year, it attracted sponsorship from Wyman's, the Milbridge-based wild blueberry producer. The event showcases rural landscapes, including wild blueberry barrens.