January 09, 2014
Front Page Stories
Joint management of elver fishery proposed by tribe
The dispute between state and Passamaquoddy officials over management of the elver fishery and a license cap for tribal fishermen continued at a January 6 meeting in Augusta that was requested by Governor Paul LePage.
Women join hands to warm up family
Women from all around Washington County joined forces with an anonymous donor to help a local single mother of two in need of a new heating system. The effort was organized by Brenda Gay of Whiting.
Air ambulance delay renews debate by islanders over ANB
Some Grand Manan residents are once again voicing concern about the island's air ambulance service following a December 29 medevac in which six hours elapsed between the decision to fly a patient out and her arrival at Saint John Regional Hospital.
Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area
Neighbors helped neighbors in the aftermath of the pre-Christmas ice storm in Washington County, Maine, and Charlotte County, New Brunswick, and utility linemen are heroes in many people's eyes, as many left their own families during the holiday to restore power.
Tribe rolling dice again for Calais gaming
Having been turned down for over 20 years, the Passamaquoddy Tribe once again is rolling the dice for a gaming facility, this time for slot machines and high-stakes beano in Calais. The tribe's latest effort is only one among several gaming proposals that the legislature is now considering.
Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area
A wave of winter storms that started with a vengeance the weekend of December 21 and hasn't quit its ups and downs in three weeks is still presenting challenges for emergency management personnel. However, compared to the Ice Storm of '98, it's a whole different
Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area
A wave of winter storms that started with a vengeance the weekend of December 21 and hasn't quit its ups and downs in three weeks is still presenting challenges for emergency management personnel. However, compared to the Ice Storm of '98, it's a whole different
KISS THE FISH
KISS THE FISH! Bill and Stacey Ross of Albany, N.Y., came to Eastport for the Great Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop on New Year's Eve and took part in the tradition of kissing the sardine for good luck. The annual event is sponsored by the Tides Institute
NIC BRADBURY
NIC BRADBURY of Shead drives through Jonesport-Beals players to score during a varsity home game on December 20 in Eastport. The Tigers won 67-55 and defeated Jonesport again on January 7. (Don Dunbar photo) Subscribe to Quoddy TidesRates: $30 per year within Washington County $35 per year outside Washington CountyCanadian