July 24, 2014

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A HOT-AIR BALLOON is readied for take-off by Sunkiss Ballooning owner Todd Monahan during the Lubec Balloon Fest on July 18-20. The tethered balloon rides were sponsored by the Lubec Lions C

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A HOT-AIR BALLOON is readied for take-off by Sunkiss Ballooning owner Todd Monahan during the Lubec Balloon Fest on July 18-20. The tethered balloon rides were sponsored by the Lubec Lions Club to raise money for an optical camera for free vision screening for early detection to Washington County school

Robbinston school’s fate hangs on vote

Robbinston School Committee Chair Tom Critchley is not confident that the local grade school could be kept open this coming year if voters approve the school budget at the Monday, July 28, budget validation vote.

Report finds state unilaterally restricts tribe's fishing rights

The Maine Legislature has unilaterally acted to restrict the saltwater fishing rights of Passamaquoddy tribal members by circumventing the required amendment process under the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, according to a recently issued report from the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission...

Nursing home closure felt by community

The closure of Lubec's Oceanview Nursing Home at the end of August, which was recently announced, will leave a void in the community, say many local residents. One former employee, who declined an interview, called it a "travesty." The effect will be felt by those directly served and their...

Death of teenager mourned on island

One Grand Manan teenager was killed and four others were injured when their minivan left the Whistle Road and crashed on July 13. The accident happened around 9:30 p.m.

Backyard beekeepers buzz up a swarm of pollination, honey

While the commercial beekeepers have been bringing in a record number of hives to pollinate the blueberry barrens in Washington County, backyard beekeepers have been buzzing up their own storm.

THE BRITISH ARE HERE! Soldiers from the Halifax Citadel, wearing the uniforms of the 104th Regiment of Foot, fire their muskets as part of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the c

THE BRITISH ARE HERE

THE BRITISH ARE HERE! Soldiers from the Halifax Citadel, wearing the uniforms of the 104th Regiment of Foot, fire their muskets as part of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the capture of Moose Island by the British in 1814. The event was held on July 11 and 12

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