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Lura Jackson

2024

Lubec Movie Queen gives rare glimpse into history of town

In the 1930s, nearly everyone in America was going to the movie theaters on a weekly basis -- but it was rare for those films to feature small-town residents or settings. That wasn't the case for the Movie Queen films, a series of short movies produced by the Boston based Amateur Theatre Guild.

2024

Calais apartments being renovated for senior housing

Following its closure eight years ago, the St. Croix Apartments building in Calais is being reinvigorated with new life. The rapid developments now taking place at the 26 unit complex have been prompted by an infusion of federal funds for the project.

2024

St. Croix River alewife runs jump as fishways built

The largest river restoration project on the East Coast is in progress on the St. Croix River as a collaboration of cross border entities, represented by the International St. Croix River Watershed Board (ISCRWB), continues its work to return alewives, also known as river herring, to the waterway.

2024

Machias weighs options for town office and flood mitigation

Following the winter's unprecedented flood events in Machias - which saw thigh high water surrounding the town office on January 10 - the town is considering its options for funding streams that could allow for a new building in the future.

2024

Bomb threat targets State House, home of Calais representative

A local state representative, Anne Perry of Calais, has been put into the national spotlight for sponsoring a bill that has gained controversy for its connection to supporting Maine's already existing abortion and gender-affirming medical treatment laws.

2024

Curling club preserves welcoming legacy

While the curling season is officially winding down, one thing is decidedly not: the long-standing legacy of the St. Stephen curling club in promoting cross-border participation.

2024

Recollections of past winters stir warm memories

Winter around Passamaquoddy Bay has changed a lot over the past several decades, as any longtime resident of the area will tell you. The milder weather, combined with changing demographics and interests, has led to many differences in how communities celebrate -- or cope with -- the season.