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Susan Esposito

2010

Eastport fired up for fun-filled Fourth

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 5.

2010

Sunny skies greet visitors for Fourth of July celebration

"Great weather, a long holiday weekend and, especially, the arrival of the U.S.S. De Wert made for an incredible Fourth of July this year." Barbara Hicks, who co-chairs the Eastport Fourth of July Committee with J.

2010

New nursing home to be constructed for Grand Manan

A new $9-million nursing home will be built to replace the present 36-year-old facility on Grand Manan. The announcement was made on June 7 by Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet...

2010

County reflects state’s mood in choosing LePage, Mitchell

In the June 8 primary election, Maine residents, by hefty margins, chose Paul LePage as the Republican candidate and Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell as the Democratic candidate in the November election for governor.

2010

Mother awarded $6.6 million by court

The mother of one of the victims in a double homicide on January 23, 2008, in Marshfield has been awarded $6,624,000 in a wrongful death suit. The action was brought against Richard W. Widdecombe Jr.

2010

Local teen saved by lung transplant

A 17-year-old double lung transplantee from Pleasant Point is still at the Children's Hospital in Boston recovering from her February 22 surgery. Kelly Keezer cannot return home until her house is free of allergen-causing materials and made handicapped accessible.

2010

Veterans share World War II memories

Memorial Day is an official holiday to honor military veterans who have passed on, but it's also a good opportunity to talk with those who are still here. Three area veterans recently spoke about their World War II memories.