Quoddy Tides Archives

BILL KENDALL stands near the barn at Kendall farm, with his great-grandmother’s spinning wheel just inside the barn door. The rebuilding of the kitchen in the 200-year-old farmhouse is triggering memories of the farm’s long history. (Edward French photo)

THROUGH THE VEIL OF A FISHING NET, Chris Altvater of Sipayik prepares for catching elvers on the next incoming tide on the Pennamaquan River. The opening of the season was delayed because of coronavirus concerns, and new requirements have been put in place to limit the number of fishermen on

"LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain" – Vivian Greene. An eagle shakes the water off his head as he sits in the rain on April 2 in Perry. (Don Dunbar photo)

HELPING OUT during the COVID-19 pandemic are coastguardmen from U.S. Coast Guard Station Eastport, who carry in bags of food from the Good Shepherd Food Bank at the Garrapy Food Pantry in Eastport. They are wearing masks and gloves, as food banks have revised protocols. Food pantries have been

DELIVERING BAGS OF FOOD to area school children every weekday is Dana Bowen, food services director for the Eastport schools. The bags contain lunch and breakfast for students and any siblings up to age 18. Eastport school staff have been making about 70 deliveries at present, and other area schools

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY was celebrated at the Peavey Memorial Library in Eastport with readings of his books by the Cat in the Hat, portrayed by foster grandparent Grammy Helen – Helen Brooks. She is shown reading to Ava Paul during the Dr. Seuss-themed activities held on March 7. (Edward French photo)