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Edward French

2020

St. Andrews man’s body found on Robbinston beach

The body of a deceased St. Andrews man was found on a beach in Robbinston on July 7. Richard Warnell, 64, had been the subject of a missing person investigation by the RCMP since July 3.

2020

Election candidates state their positions

In the Tuesday, July 14, primary election in Maine, voters will face choices in the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins and in the Republican race for the 2nd Congressional District seat held by Democratic Congressman Jared Golden.

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

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

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.

2020

Basketmaker’s life honored by many

A Passamaquoddy master basketmaker who was the matriarch of four generations of tribal basket-weavers is being remembered by her family, other tribal members and numerous arts organizations for her work to pass on the traditional craft to future generations.

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.