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Susan Esposito

2007

Old sardine carrier to share bay stories

The public is invited to gather at the Eastport Fish Pier on Sunday, June 10, at 3 p.m. when a restored 1942 sardine carrier will set sail on a journey to carry the story of maritime Maine and New Brunswick up the Hudson River, into the Great Lakes and then along the Atlantic seaboard.

2007

A cancer survivor, Shead senior learns life's lessons early

The biggest thing I've learned is to live life to the fullest. I'm going to do all the things I want to do, and I don't take anything for granted.

2007

Robbinston highway project generates concern

In response to residents' concerns about hazardous road conditions, including high speed in an area that has poor visibility, the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) has finally begun reconstructing Route One in Robbinston village.

2007

Patriot's Day storm destroys six nests of eagles on coast

The wind and rain storm that struck the area on Monday, April 16, caused the destruction of the bald eagles' nest built at the end of a pier in Quoddy Village, Eastport, along with five other nests in the state.

2007

Deer Island ferry service to be run by private operator

By the spring of 2009, ferry operations to and from Deer Island will be privatized as part of the Fundy Islands Ferry Services Project.

2007

Long-time valentines share secrets of lasting marriages

Every February 14, people have a reminder of how important it is to love somebody and to have someone love you. Some couples in the Quoddy area who have celebrated a great many Valentine Days together were asked how they found their life partners and what has made their marriage last.

2007

New county manager enthusiastic about challenges of job

The Passamaquoddy reservation at Indian Township is being offered 40% of the profits from a land lease with Quoddy Bay LNG, if that reservation's tribal councillors sign a tax agreement between the tribe and the company.