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Lora Whelan

2014

Backyard beekeepers buzz up a swarm of pollination, honey

While the commercial beekeepers have been bringing in a record number of hives to pollinate the blueberry barrens in Washington County, backyard beekeepers have been buzzing up their own storm.

2014

Arthur slams Quoddy area communities

Chainsaws were in high demand in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur with the sound of whining blades starting up the day of the storm and continuing through the week. High winds and torrential rains arrived on Saturday, July 5, and were replaced by blue skies and sun by the next day.

2014

Voters support school closure in Robbinston

At a non-binding referendum on June 15, Robbinston voters showed -- by a vote of 110 to 80 -- that they would support closure of the Robbinston Grade School and the tuitioning of all students to Calais.

2014

Oceanview Nursing Home to close doors

After 53 years of service to the community, the Oceanview Nursing Home and Residential Care facility in Lubec will be closed permanently on August 29.

2014

School committee finds third of cuts sought by council

The end result of two hours of discussion by the Eastport School Committee at a meeting on June 24 was to cut $36,000 from its budget of the $100,000 requested by the city budget committee.

2014

Hospital's consulting firm costs brought into question

Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) is one of three hospitals in Maine that utilizes the services of the healthcare industry consulting firm Quorum Health Resources, which is based in Tennessee.

2014

Eastport blooms with healthy, edible landscapes

When young Eastport resident Kieran Weston has collected enough of his chore money, he heads down to the farmers' market for a tasty treat, like a quart of wild blueberries or some sweet carrots.