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Lora Whelan

2023

Voters to weigh in on electric utilities, other referendum questions

Maine voters will have eight referendum questions to consider at the polls on Tuesday, November 7. Questions 1 and 3 should be considered together as they both have to do with the state's electric utilities.

2023

Intertidal zone public access tied to colonial laws

A recent letter to the editor in The Quoddy Tides by a former Eastporter who had grown up on the island city spoke to the need for clarity on who owns the intertidal zones around the island, even where there is public access.

2023

Lubec revaluation highlights host of municipal challenges

The revaluation of Lubec property has once again raised concerns about how residents on stretched incomes will make ends meet and how municipalities make up for lost real estate tax revenue when a significant portion of their land is in easements that reduce or eliminate any tax revenue.

2023

Law enforcement agreement points to need for more officers

The Maine State Police (MSP) and the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WSCO) signed a new resource sharing agreement at the end of May that outlines the changes to law enforcement services provided to the county by the state police.

2023

Pirate Festival sure to please scallywags of all ages

The annual Eastport Pirate Festival is celebrating 18 years with sails full of activities for scallywags of all ages from Thursday, September 7, through Sunday, September 10.

2023

Salmon and Seafood Festival dishes up annual feast of fun

The annual Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival is celebrating 35 years on Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3.

2023

Blueberry season off to good start despite late frosts

The wild blueberry season is under way with roadside stands, signs and farmers' markets proudly displaying pints and quarts of plump blueberries. Behind the scenes the blueberry farmers are hard at work over the short harvesting period of about three to four weeks.