2012
Feathers ruffled, peacocks move from island home
The party of peacocks at Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews has been joined by two mature peacocks hailing from White Head Island off Grand Manan.
Lora Whelan
2012
Prison security decreased to minimum level
After 27 years as a minimum to medium security prison, Down East Correctional Facility in Machiasport officially changed to a minimum security prison in June of this year. The difference will affect the type of inmate housed at the prison.
2012
Cruise ship passengers enjoy Eastport
The first visit by the cruise ship Grande Caribe to the City of Eastport on August 3 was a good practice run for the city, says businessman Chris Brown, who has worked on behalf of the Eastport Port Authority for at least seven years on the effort to bring small cruise ships to the city.
2012
Boat School’s future put at risk by citizens’ lawsuit against city
The best laid plans, including business plans, sometimes have to be put aside or dramatically revised in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
2012
Family Dollar eyes site of former Irving station in Eastport
The commercial property in Eastport located at the corner of Old County Road and Route 190 where the former Irving gas station and convenience store was located has been sold to Stillridge LLC of Hermon.
2012
Couple struggles to find assistance for wife with dementia
Vern McKimmey of Lubec has been navigating the long-term healthcare system on behalf of his wife, Carmen Flowers. Two years ago Flowers was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She was 57 years old.
2012
EPA ruling supports restoring St. Croix alewife population
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a ruling that could help restore the alewife population in the St. Croix River.