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Susan Esposito

2015

Eastport man indicted for manslaughter

A Washington County grand jury has indicted a 39-year-old Eastport man for manslaughter in the September 10 death of Maurice Allen Harris of Eastport, finding there is sufficient evidence to charge Hazen McDugald with "recklessly or with criminal negligence" causing Harris' death.

2015

Experiences and hardships of war recalled by area veterans

November 11 was observed as Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the United States. It is a time to look back on the sacrifices of military veterans on both sides of the international border.

2015

Local teams raise epilepsy awareness

The Shead High School boys' and girls' soccer teams in Eastport wore purple uniforms in home matches against Hodgdon High School on September 28 in support of epilepsy and community members affected by the neurological condition.

2015

Man arrested in suspicious Eastport death

An Eastport man was arrested on September 17 in connection with the September 10 death of 75-year-old Maurice Allen Harris, also of Eastport. Hazen McDugald, 39, was arrested by the Maine State Police on two counts of aggravated assault and one count of violating his bail conditions.

2015

Festival to dish up tasty treats

The 28th annual Eastport Salmon and Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, and Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce director Meg Keay says it will be the perfect occasion to end the summer.

2015

Bounty of booty will bedazzle

The 10th annual Eastport Pirate Festival will be held on September 11, 12 and 13 and include least 80 events. The Eastport Pirate Festival's official kickoff, though, will be on Saturday, September 5, when Eastport pirates invade Lubec by land, sea and air.

2015

Indian Day draws large crowd

The 50th Ceremonial Indian Day celebration drew a large crowd to the dances as well as a record-breaking number of participants in many of the weekend's most popular events.