2012
Bounty claimed by Superstorm Sandy
The tall ship that had been a centerpiece for this year's Eastport Pirate Festival was a victim of Hurricane Sandy in the early morning hours of October 29.
Susan Esposito
2012
Servicemen reflect on personal impact of 9/11
As this year's Veterans Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies are observed in the U.S. and Canada, more of the military service personnel are veterans of the war in Afghanistan. Events on September 11, 2001, led to that war, which has now lasted over 10 years and is
2012
The World comes to Eastport and St. Andrews
The first cruise ship season in the Eastport area ended on a high note with the arrival and departure of ResidenSea's condominium ship The World on October 9. The 12-deck vessel credits itself as being the largest privately owned residential yacht on the planet...
2012
Plundering pirates invade, raid, parade
The streets of Moose Island were full of costumed visitors and residents having fun at the seventh annual Eastport Pirate Festival held on September 7, 8 and 9. "All indications are that it was absolutely fabulous," says a happy Chris Brown, one of the festival organizers.
2012
Fourth Prepares To Explode
Another fun-filled Old Home Week is planned in the City of Eastport from Saturday, June 30, to Friday, July 6. Old favorites such as a U.S. naval vessel, watermelon eating contest, Independence Day parade, land sports and fireworks will be back, but there are some new activities on the
2012
Deer Island boasts two valedictorians
Two students from Deer Island have been named valedictorian at their respective high schools in Charlotte County. Beverley Ann Smith achieved the honor at Fundy High School in St. George, and Alex Cline earned the top spot at Sir James Dunn Academy in St. Andrews.
2012
Graduating autistic student supported by CICS classmates
A young man who has been battling autism for most of his life will be graduating on Wednesday, June 23, with the rest of the Class of 2012 at the Campobello Island Consolidated School.