2024
Federal, state election races are heating up
Voter turnout is expected to be high in the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5, with many considering the race for president one of the most consequential in many decades.
Edward French
2024
Shortage of auditors affecting towns and county
The shortage of auditing firms in Maine has created a backlog that's affecting many municipalities, school districts and county governments throughout the state, including a town in Washington County that has not been receiving state school subsidies because its recent audits have not been released.
2024
Wreath-making company acquires former mill building in Eastport
The former Guilford mill building in Eastport has been sold to a company that is planning to use it for its wreath-making operations, including temporary housing for migrant workers and perhaps eventually a wreath-making operation that could employ up to 100 people.
2024
FERC issues preliminary permit for Pembroke tidal power project
On September 19 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a preliminary permit for a proposed tidal power project in Pembroke, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
2024
Steady warmth leads to one of hottest summers in Quoddy area
The record books now show that even Downeast Maine and the Fundy Isles, known for their cooler summer temperatures from sea breezes, are feeling the heat from climate change.
2024
Princess cruise ship passengers enchanted by hospitality of city
Eastport proved to be a winning suitor for the Enchanted Princess cruise ship, following a sun-kissed rendezvous of shop owners and residents with the guests from the Love Boat-themed cruise who filled the downtown on September 3.
2024
Sardine plant layoffs, herring quota reduction hit fishermen
The layoff of up to 150 workers in Blacks Harbour at the only sardine packing plant in North America and a significant cut in the herring quota in the Bay of Fundy are affecting not only the workers and the Quoddy area community but also the herring and lobster fishermen in southwestern New...