2011
Slaughterhouse to aid farmers
A large man with a kind smile, Clayton Blake is the sort of person who instills trust. In his business this trait is important.
Lora Whelan
2011
School closure heads for vote in Robbinston
The students at the Robbinston Grade School may be attending classes at a different institution this fall with the possible closure of the school on the horizon. On Wednesday, June 1, the Robbinston School Committee will meet at 7 p.m.
2011
Energy-saving pilot program to start in city
Two efforts aimed at increasing energy efficiency in the city's many older homes and buildings have been embraced by the City of Eastport.
2011
City council to vote again on rezoning Staniels Road land
The Eastport City Council decision at the April council meeting to change the zoning of a parcel located on Staniels Road from residential to industrial has been found to have been made in error.
2011
RC&D funding cut in federal budget
Funding has been cut to Downeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) as part of a federal budget cut of $51 million to the national RC&D program. Downeast RC&D Council President Nathan Pennell explains that the news came on April 15 and the two staff members...
2011
Husson to end its operation of Boat School
The Boat School will be ending its operations under Husson University after its obligations have been met with all current students during the 2011‑2012 school year. After a thorough review of its operations, the Husson board of trustees made the determination at a meeting held on April 20.
2011
Two towns count down to bicentennials Lubec plans exciting activities
What makes this year's late June/early July calendar different from any other? It's non-stop excitement, filled with more events added daily, all revolving around Lubec's one-of-a-kind anniversary, its grand upcoming bicentennial.