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Susan Esposito

2010

New shelter to house domestic abuse survivors

A group of volunteers is fundraising for a Christ-centered transitional shelter for women and their families in Machias. As a domestic abuse survivor, Shelley Otto of Machias feels Shekinah House is very necessary.

2010

Mother Goodie rings in new year

There are many New Year's Day traditions around the world, and one of the interesting ones can be found on Campobello Island and a few other Canadian communities where Mother Goodie looks through the keyhole and, if you've been good, brings gifts.

2009

Lewis Hine photos lead writer to stories of cannery children

A Massachusetts writer has been devoting himself to discovering and printing the life stories of the subjects of Lewis Hine's investigative photographs for the National Child Labor Committee from 1908 to 1924.

2009

Spirit of season shines on

This holiday season, despite the bad economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte County and eastern Washington County as people generously give to neighbors who are less fortunate.

2009

New international bridge set to open

Nineteen months after the start of construction, the new bridge over the St. Croix River connecting Calais to St. Stephen will be open for business.

2009

Military veterans share memories of service

Many Canadians commemorated the sacrifices of their armed forces on November 11, Remembrance Day. Whether they attended any of the patriotic observances that mark this annual event, they should remember that many of their friends and neighbors served in the armed forces.

2009

Search continues for two fishermen after dragger sinks

An air and sea search of Cobscook Bay area was initiated on Tuesday, October 20, after a sea urchin dragger from Lubec was reported as overdue. The Bottom Basher was last seen by the Maine Marine Patrol at 1 p.m. Tuesday and, according to unofficial sources, aboard were skipper Joseph Jones...