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Susan Esposito

2011

Two Festivals Cook Up Crowd-Pleasing Fun

Seafood, music, a community yard sale, a fishing derby and boat tours are among the offerings during the 25th annual Eastport Salmon Festival, which will be held on Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3 and 4.

2011

Two Festivals Cook Up Crowd-Pleasing Fun

A pirate encampment, street dance, cutlass fighting, lobster boat racing and fireworks are among the events featured for the sixth annual Eastport Pirate Festival on September 9, 10 and 11. "There's a lot of growth," reports Chris Brown, who co-chairs the event with Ross Furman and

2011

Survivor inspired to start bike run to prevent abuse

A young rape and incest survivor from Robbinston is being called inspiring, brave and unselfish for her efforts to provide the support needed by others who have been harmed by sexual abuse.

2011

Grand Manan ferry makes its maiden run

Official welcoming celebrations for the new Grand Manan Adventure ferry were held on August 11 at both of her new ports of call, Blacks Harbour and North Head.

2011

New nursing home to be built after outcry on Grand Manan

The New Brunswick government announced on July 12 that it would replace the aging Grand Manan Nursing Home, which is so infested with mold that 10 of the 30 residents have been moved out of the building.

2011

City’s Old Home Week promises fun-filled days

The Eastport Fourth of July Committee has planned another fun-filled celebration for all ages and is extending an invitation for all to attend this year's Old Home Week from July 1 through July 4.

2011

Grand Manan to greet new ferry for island

The arrival of a new ferry is cause for celebration on Grand Manan, and islanders have many fun events scheduled beginning on July 1, Canada Day, and ending on Saturday, July 9.