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Susan Esposito

2005

Five boyhood pals bound for military deployment in Iraq

An appreciation night for four young Maine National Guardsmen from Perry and one from Robbinston will be held on Friday, December 30, at the Perry Elementary School at 6 p.m. Pfc. Michael Barnard, Pfc. Theodore "Teddy" Cummings, Pfc. Adam Hall and Spc. Ben Maloney of Perry and Pvt.

2005

War’s end recalled by servicemen and families

This year is the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. As Americans observe Veterans Day and Canadians mark Remembrance Day on November 11, some servicemen and family members shared their recollections of V-E Day, V-J Day or how the conflict had affected them.

2005

Quoddy area feels gas hike hit as businesses see tourism drop

The summer of 2005 was not a great season for many businesses in eastern Washington County and the Fundy Isles. Fewer people chose to travel to the area, despite the good weather in July and August. The high price of gas definitely affected the number of visitors.

2005

Flood waters wipe out lives a world apart

It's been over a week since Hurricane Katrina roared through Gulf Coast communities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Monday, August 29, and the devastation is so great that relief efforts still haven't reached some areas.

2005

Perry youth to pay share of damages for home trashing

A 16-year-old boy from Perry must pay restitution to the family whose home he admits to trashing earlier this summer.

2005

Flags, fun, a fisherman

It isn't easy to replace John Pike Grady, especially during Old Home Week in Eastport. But what better venue and date for the refurbished fisherman statue to have returned to town than at the end of the Grand Independence Day Parade?

2005

New Calais hospital plans move ahead at groundbreaking

A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Calais Regional Hospital facility was held on Wednesday morning, June 8, at the Manning Street building site.