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Susan Esposito

2006

Elvis, fireworks, Navy ship, parade mark Eastport 4th

The small city of Eastport is putting on its red, white and blue and sending out an invitation to join in the 230th anniversary of Independence Day, as well as all of its Old Home Week festivities. "The Fourth of July Committee has outdone itself this year," stresses

2006

Lubec man’s death being investigated as possible murder

The cause of death still has not been determined for a 34-year-old homeless man from Lubec whose burning body was discovered under the Harlow Street Bridge in Bangor on Tuesday evening, March 7. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to Deputy Attorney General William Stokes.

2006

Whiting, Cutler, Machiasport set to form new school union

The Maine commissioner of education has given the communities of Cutler, Machiasport and Whiting permission to form a new school union. Susan Gendron, in a letter to MSAD 77 dated March 6, states that she has approved its dissolution agreement, which will become effective on July 1 of this year.

2006

Man in burning car rescued by passerby

If not for the quick response by a passerby, a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon, February 21, would have been fatal to a 61-year-old Meddybemps man trapped inside his burning car.

2006

They’re still valentines, as years go by

Valentine's Day is a reminder of the importance of having someone to love and to have someone to love you. Several couples in the Quoddy area were asked how they found their life partner and how they've made their marriage last.

2006

Area voters faced with 4 candidates in federal election

A federal election is scheduled for Monday, January 23, and voters in the New Brunswick Southwest riding will have four candidates from which to choose as their representative in Ottawa.

2005

Season of goodwill shines in communities

The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington County. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make this holiday season a happy one for others.