THE GREAT SARDINE DROP
THE GREAT SARDINE DROP drew a large crowd to Bank Square in Eastport to celebrate the new year. (Don Dunbar photo)
January 09, 2020
Front Page Stories
UMM professor appeals decision on faculty union to high court
An associate professor at the University of Maine at Machias is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court a lower court ruling on his lawsuit that calls for an end to a state law that compels public-sector employees to accept union representation, particularly when the person is not a member of the union.
Tribal advocate finally pardoned by state
The Eastport attorney who started the case that led to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act and then, supporters believe, was framed by state officials on a felony marijuana charge in 1968 to end his efforts was finally pardoned by the state on January 7.
Retailers prepare for ban on plastic bags
As of April 22 of this year single-use plastic bags will no longer be used in Maine by retail establishments for check-out, for produce and a few other applications.
Food and fuel funds seeing need increase
Many Washington County households struggle to keep their homes warm and nutritious meals on the table. To help fill the gaps are organizations and community members that support fuel funds and food pantries for those in need.
Dueling campaign ads filmed in Lubec
Lubec has become the focal point of two opposing campaign advertisements hoping to sway voters considering U.S. Senator Susan Collins' reelection bid. One has aired, and the filming has been completed for the other.
Area cougar sightings reported
Few animals are as shrouded in mystery as the large wild cat often called the cougar. They are also called "ghost cats" because few people ever see them where there is a known wild population.
READY OR NOT, HERE WE COME
READY OR NOT, HERE WE COME! Enjoying the wintry weather by sliding down a hill in Eastport are Keene Cooke, 6, and his sister Loa, 2. (Edward French photo)