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J.D. Rule

2016

Emotions run high at dedication for memorial to lost fishermen

In Lubec, the day started out overcast and foggy, so much so that many participants at the Lost Fishermen's Memorial Association's (LFMA) public dedication ceremony on August 21 were overdressed. Shortly before the start, the clouds departed and the fog burned off, providing a perfect summer day.

2016

Lubec fishermen’s monument a tribute to loved ones lost at sea

For a one-word description of Shelly Tinker, try "tenacious." The president of Lubec's Lost Fishermen's Memorial Association (LFMA) and wife of a fisherman started nearly seven years ago and refused to give up despite many setbacks.

2016

Campobello Island Club under scrutiny by council

"We believe the only purpose of the Campobello Island Club is to attempt to get people to pay these dues," said Stephen Smart, mayor of the island community of Campobello, at the regularly scheduled council meeting held on June 27.

2016

Marathon runners ready, set to kick off--Bay Of Fundy International Marathon

The fourth Bay of Fundy International Marathon will be run on Sunday, June 26, with the largest field of runners in the event's history.

2016

Campobello council eyes issue of club's fees for non-members

The Campobello Island Club (CIC) was the focus of much discussion during the April 25 meeting of the Campobello council. Restrictive deed clauses and covenants...

2016

Local effort provides bicycles for African farmers

Katherine Cassidy of Lubec, a former state representative and now a volunteer with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) operating in Uganda, still says she is "astonished" at the success of her effort to provide rural African farm families with bicycles.

2016

Bayside Chocolates heads to Hollywood

The envelope, please. On Oscar night, Sunday, February 28, Lubec's Bayside Chocolates will be in the room. Peppermint patties, prepared by nominee Cheryl Till, will be in the celebrity gift bag, and Till will be nominated for "Best Chocolatier" honors.