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Susan Esposito

2008

Irving seeks new vendor for former Eastport gas station

The company that owned a popular Eastport business that was destroyed in a February fire will not be re-opening. "Irving Oil has decided, upon careful consideration, not to rebuild its Eastport, Maine, location," states Harry Hadiaris, director of convenience retail for Irving Oil.

2008

Port plans for possible export of wood pellets made locally

The Eastport Port Authority is making plans for the possible export from the Estes Head terminal of wood pellets that would be manufactured locally.

2008

Former Eastporter offers support for Palestinian youths

A former Eastporter who wanted to improve the lives of youngsters living in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon has founded an initiative to advance support for those children.

2008

Visa inspection results in arrest of worker in Lubec

A Honduran man who has worked at businesses in Harrington and Lubec was charged on February 6 in U.S. District Court in Bangor with visa fraud. Miguel Villanueva had produced false documentation when he applied to work at Worcester Wreath and ISF Trading Inc.

2008

Native fishery on Grand Manan seeks to resolve financial woes

It wasn't long after NeGoot-Gook Fisheries acting manager Amy Moulton left Grand Manan for a new job in Nova Scotia that rumours began to fly on the island as to the fisheries' financial stability.

2008

Eastport woman turns 110 years old

An Eastport woman residing at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home celebrated her 110th birthday on Wednesday, February 20. Blanche Chevrier was born in Perry on February 20, 1898, to Captain Seward and Susan (Bulmer) Robinson, but the family moved to Eastport when she was two years old.

2008

Furry and feathered Valentines warm hearts

Valentine's Day is traditionally a holiday to celebrate human relationships, but some of the greatest love is between owners and their pets.