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Lora Whelan

2021

Eastport to serve up two fun celebrations; Salmon, seafood to be savored

The 33rd annual Eastport Seafood and Salmon Festival is set for the Labor Day weekend, with Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, chock a block with activities in the island city.

2021

Eastport to serve up two fun celebrations; Pirates, scallywags to invade

The Eastport Pirate Festival, set for Friday, September 10, through Sunday, September 12, will provide a swashbuckling array of events for all ages, including a scavenger hunt involving local businesses, live music and performances involving magic, fire, puppetry and more.

2021

Area schools set pandemic health policies

With the COVID 19 delta variant on the rise, educational institutions in Washington and Charlotte counties are implementing various policies regarding masking, remote learning and a new process called pool testing as they get ready to welcome students back to the classroom.

2021

Vaccination rates increasing as variant spreads

With the Delta variant of COVID 19 on the rise and far more contagious than the original virus, Maine's COVID 19 vaccination rate has increased in importance.

2021

Perry youth compete in barrel racing championship

Two Perry youth, Brayden and Deanna MacNichol, have returned from competing in the National Barrel Horse Association Youth and Teen World Championships in Perry, Georgia, in July.

2021

Eastport park formed through citizen dedication

When Perry resident Carol Bryan overhears someone mentioning how they've just discovered this wonderful place called Shackford Head State Park in Eastport, she feels a warm glow of happiness.

2021

Crosswalk repainted following vandalism

The vandalism late on July 13 of the two recently painted rainbow crosswalks in downtown Eastport had a full house present at the July 14 Eastport City Council meeting.