2020
Crew describes life on board
Like the U.S. Navy ships over the Fourth of July, the dormant cruise ship Riviera has been drawing many people to Eastport since it arrived early in the morning on June 14.
Edward French
2020
Norwegian Sun Expected in Eastport
A second dormant cruise ship -- even larger than the Riviera -- is expected to arrive in Eastport in mid to late July, docking at the Estes Head cargo pier.
2020
Pembroke area case leads to more vigilance
With a new active COVID-19 case identified in eastern coastal Washington County on June 18, area residents are taking extra precautions, Pembroke Elementary School staff are self-quarantining and the Sipayik tribal chief has ordered the testing of tribal government employees for the coronavirus.
2020
Dormant cruise ship Riviera scheduled to arrive on June 14
The 785-foot dormant cruise ship Riviera is scheduled to dock at the Eastport breakwater the evening of Sunday, June 14, or Monday morning for long-term berthing, perhaps through the summer.
2020
Vietnam veterans remember experiences, sacrifices during war
Because of the pandemic, Memorial Day observances are not being scheduled or are being scaled back this year, but the sacrifices of those who died in service to this country are still remembered and honored.
2020
Parting from loved ones now more trying
With epidemiologists urging the importance of testing and contact tracing in combatting the coronavirus pandemic, Maine will need to increase both significantly in order to safely reopen. Currently, testing is prioritized for the most at-risk patients, but testing of everyone with symptoms along with randomized testing will be needed in
2020
Dormant cruise ship Riviera might berth in Eastport for some time
The Riviera may be coming to Eastport! No, not the French Riviera, not the Italian Riviera, not even the North End Riviera -- the old tuna-packing plant in Eastport.