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Susan Esposito

2023

Eastport pharmacist closes doors, blames state

Patrons of Havey and Wilson's pharmacy must have their prescriptions filled elsewhere after April 27. After almost 30 years as owner, pharmacist Dana Fickett of Perry says declining profits have forced him to close his Eastport drugstore.

2023

OSB mill closure disappoints, but does not surprise workers

After laying off workers at its oriented strand board (OSB) mill in Baileyville last November, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) announced that it was permanently closing the facility on April 15.

2019

Swashbuckling pirates to swarm

The easternmost city in the U.S. will once again host the largest pirate festival in northern New England and the Canadian Maritimes. The festivities for the 14th annual Eastport Pirate Festival will be held on Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8.

2019

Tasty seafood to be savored

This year's 32nd annual Eastport Salmon and Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, and organizers are promising that it will be "better than ever" this year. "We're adding a house tour on Saturday and open house for real estate agents," says Mary Repole.

2019

Eastport 4th offers a fun-filled festival

The Port of Eastport will again be hosting a U.S. Navy vessel during the Old Home Week festivities, which are being held from Sunday, June 30, to Saturday, July 6.

2019

Waltzing across the frozen bay from Deer Island to St. Andrews

It's a Downeast winter sport to complain about the weather in February and March. Although there has been some cold, ice and snow this year, during some winters back in the old days Deer Islanders were able to travel about five miles across St. Andrews Bay without using a boat.

2019

Love stories warm hearts on Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is a reminder of the importance of having someone to love and of having someone to love you, and three Quoddy area couples reveal what has helped them keep their marriages long and happy.