Washington RCC

05/22/2026

Maine EMS Week
May 17–23, 2026

Improving Outcomes, Together

Washington County RCC would like to take a moment moment to thank every EMS professional and public safety partner who serves Washington County. Your dedication, teamwork, and compassion make all the difference when minutes matter.

To all of our outside agencies:
the EMS crews, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, road crews, hospital teams, and every responder who answers the call:

THANK YOU for the skill and heart you bring to every scene. Washington County is stronger because of your partnership.

And to our Washington County employees who wear many hats the EMTs, Advanced EMTs, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, who serve in multiple roles, your commitment to your communities does not go unnoticed. You step in wherever you’re needed, and your impact is felt every single day.

Washington County is safer and stronger because of all of you inside and outside our agencies.

Thank you for the trust, teamwork, and dedication you bring to every call.

Happy Maine EMS Week.
You are truly appreciated by all of us.

05/21/2026

05/11/2026

RESPECT • HONOR • REMEMBER

Washington RCC proudly recognizes all of the law enforcement departments we assist during National Police Week, May 10–16, 2026.

To the deputies and staff of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, our local police departments- Machias, Baileyville, Pleasant Point, Calais, Eastport, Indian Township, University Police, Maine Warden Service, Maine Forestry, Maine Marine Patrol, Maine State Police, and every K‑9 team and officer who protects this county — thank you.

Your courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding our communities define true service.
We honor your sacrifices.
We remember those who gave everything.
We stand with those who continue the work.

“Bravery is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of fear.” - Mark Twain

STAY SAFE • STAY STRONG • STAY POSITIVE

Thank you for your service!
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05/09/2026

‼️Mr.Beckwith has been located! ‼️

‼️HE HAS BEEN FOUND‼️

At approximately 8:45 a.m. on May 9, 2026, nearly 24 hours after Mr. Beckwith left for his morning walk, he was located by a Maine Search and Rescue Dog Team.

He was transported by Maine Forestry Helicopter to meet an awaiting ambulance. It is reported his condition is non critical at this time.

We want to thank the many agencies who assisted. As a public safety community ours is second to none. We won’t try and name them all for fear of leaving an organization out, but you know who you are.

Thank you for all the messages and Information relayed. It is very much appreciated.

We need your help!

Dennis Beckwith, 76 of Trescott left his Dixie Road residence on May 8, 2026 at approximately 9:00 a.m. for his morning walk. Mr. Beckwith has not been seen or heard from since.

He was last seen wearing jeans, a blue sweatshirt and blue baseball hat.

Presently, law enforcement have several K9’s and drones on scene. We ask that the public avoid the search area at this time in order to avoid contamination.

If you have seen, spoken to or know where he is please contact the Washington County Regional Communications Center. Call 911 or the non-emergency number at 255-8308.

05/08/2026

.Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected
this afternoon into this evening...

Isolated to scattered showers with the potential for thunder are
expected across the entire region for this afternoon into this
evening. Thunderstorms may contain grauple/small hail and heavy
rainfall. Localized strong gusts are possible.

Thunderstorms can become strong, producing hail, damaging winds, deadly lightning, and very heavy rainfall. Continue to monitor the National Weather Service or your local media outlet for updates on this developing weather situation.