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Susan Esposito

2007

Wild Pirates, farmed salmon overrun city

The island city was packed with visitors on September 7, 8 and 9 for the second annual Eastport Pirate Festival, which corresponded with the Salmon Festival, but featured over 20 events of its own. "This was a great success and over the top," says organizer Chris Brown of

2007

Wild Pirates, farmed salmon overrun city

The island city was packed with visitors on September 7, 8 and 9 for the second annual Eastport Pirate Festival, which corresponded with the Salmon Festival, but featured over 20 events of its own. "This was a great success and over the top," says organizer Chris Brown of

2007

Domtar closure leaves 150 out of work Workers face uncertain future

Approximately 150 workers are affected by the decision of Domtar Corporation to permanently close down its paper machine and supporting sheeter in Baileyville. The company is continuing to operate its pulp mill, which employs 300 workers.

2007

Eastport’s Fourth a hands-down winner

Eastport's Fourth of July 2007 was another successful celebration of America's independence and Old Home Week, sum up Barbara Hicks and Roland Mitchell, co-chairmen of the Eastport Fourth of July Committee.

2007

Prefab company may offer 150 jobs at Baileyville plan

A new manufacturing business, ICS of Maine, will open by the end of the year in the Baileyville Industrial Park. Owned by Insulated Component Structures Inc.

2007

Quarry operating permits renewed despite objections

Despite months of protests from many area residents, the New Brunswick Department of Environment has approved the renewal of permits for the company currently operating the granite quarry in Bayside.

2007

Navy ship to ring in 4th of July

The U.S.S. McFaul DD6 74, a guided missile destroyer, will be docking in Eastport during the Fourth of July festivities this year. The Arleigh Burke Class vessel is home to 23 officers, 24 chief petty officers and 291 enlisted personnel.