2009
Province rejects Jamer quarry expansion, accepts rural plan
It was glorious chaos for awhile," says Tim Foulkes of the Bayside Preservation Committee in describing the crowd's reaction on April 15 in St.
Susan Esposito
2009
Credit union closing branch on Campobello
Campobello residents have learned that Friday, June 26, will be the last day of business at the Charlotte County Credit Union (CCCU) branch on the island. The company is also closing its branch in Blacks Harbour.
2009
Grand Manan to get 82-car ferry by 2011
Before a crowd of over 500 islanders on Tuesday, March 10, New Brunswick Premier Sean Graham signed a $65 million (U.S.) agreement to purchase a new 82-car ferry for Grand Manan from Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. of Florida.
2009
Legislation to keep MPBN access goes to House and Senate
Following an outpouring of support from residents of Washington County, as well as from legislators from around the state, the legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee gave unanimous support on February 12 to a bill sponsored by Senator Kevin Raye of Perry that precludes Maine...
2009
Longtime Valentines share recipes for happiness
Valentine's Day is a reminder of the importance of having someone to love and to have someone love you. Three couples living Downeast were asked how they found their life partner and what has made their marriage last.
2009
MPBN delays tower shutdown, awaits funding legislation
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network is delaying a planned shutdown of its radio transmitter in Fort Kent and its radio and television transmitters in Calais until at least February 28.
2008
Goodwill lives in kind deeds of Quoddy area
Once again, despite the bad economic climate, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte County and eastern Washington County as people generously gave to neighbors who were less fortunate.