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Susan Esposito

2017

Downeast rallies to send aid to victims of Harvey

Communities in Washington and Hancock counties were among those that rallied together to send aid to people in Texas working to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Some area residents have close ties to Texans who were affected by the massive storm.

2017

Swashbuckling pirates to swarm

The easternmost city in the U.S. will once again host the largest pirate festival in northern New England and the Canadian Maritimes. The festivities for the 12th annual Eastport Pirate Festival will be held from Friday, September 8, through Sunday, September 10.

2017

Salmon fest celebrates 30 years

For 30 years, the end of summer in Eastport has been celebrated with a festival paying homage to the Atlantic salmon and other delicious seafood found in local waters.

2017

Eastport to ring in Fourth with week of activity

The Eastport 4th of July Committee has completed this year's schedule, and a highlight of this year's festivities will be the presence of a U.S. Navy vessel. "The U.S.S. Lassen will arrive on July 3," says Eastport 4th of July Committee Chairman Barbara McPhail.

2017

Soldiers’ sacrifices remembered

Memorial Day offers the opportunity to honor the sacrifices of soldiers who gave their lives for their country, including two natives of Washington County who were killed during the Vietnam War.

2017

Eastport boy waits for heart donation

One young boy from Eastport who has been battling health problems from birth is impatiently waiting for a new heart at the Boston Children's Hospital.

2017

Perry family home destroyed by fire in Robbinston

A family's home went up in flames on Monday morning, March 6, on Boyden's Lake in Robbinston. Robbinston Fire Chief Robert Merrill reports the two-story house on Loone Lane, just off the Lake Road, belonged to Eddie and Blanche Barnes.