DRAGGERS
DRAGGERS head out from the Eastport breakwater on the first day of the scallop season, December 2. (Don Dunbar photo)
December 12, 2024
Front Page Stories
Storm impacts and mitigation strategies eyed
On the eve of a weather event promising to bring high winds and waters, a group of stakeholders convened in Machias to discuss strategies for mitigating storm damage and to share resources that have been compiled since last winter's devastating storms.
Scallop fishermen see high prices and many green crabs
With the opening of the scallop season in Cobscook Bay on December 2, fishermen are seeing the highest prices ever for their catches, which have been good, and more draggers in the bay than during the past few years.
Public safety, lack of surplus cause county budget increase
This is the largest increase in my tenure as chair of the county budget advisory committee," said Lewis Pinkham, who has served on the committee for 24 years.
Firetrucks bring Santa to local children
The connection between Santa and fire departments is historically strong -- and not just because both are tied to chimneys and have modes of transportation colored bright red.
MDOT opts to replace temporary bridge in Machias
The temporary bridge that was installed as a short-term measure while the replacement of the Machias dike is being planned is itself going to be replaced, following a decision by the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT).
JOYEUX NOEL
JOYEUX NOEL is wished during the holiday season from this decorative display outside a home in Calais. (Edward French photo)