THE STAR ISFJORD
THE STAR ISFJORD loads wood pulp at the Estes Head terminal in Eastport on July 19. (Edward French photo)
July 25, 2024
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Search continues off Lubec for missing paddleboarder
Search groups have continued looking for a paddleboarder in the waters off West Quoddy Head in Lubec for more than two weeks without success. Harold Dean Jackson III, known as Dean, of Asheville, N.C., was last seen the night of July 3, although he was not reported missing until July 6.
Pembroke residents, tribe express opposition to tidal power proposal
Pembroke residents have been filing comments in opposition and state and federal agencies have requested intervenor status following the filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of an application for a tidal power project on the Pennamaquan River.
Free medical flight services ease patient access
The time consuming and costly business of receiving medical care in Boston or locations even farther from Downeast is being ameliorated by the goodwill of pilots around the country and the coordination of nonprofit organizations.
Dennysville to vote on ending school choice to reduce tax hike
Dennysville residents are being asked whether they're willing to end school choice in order to save on elementary school tuition costs that are the drivers for a proposed nearly 80% increase in the local tax rate. At a special town meeting set for Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m.
Calais sees surge in stolen vehicles
A series of vehicle thefts in Calais -- including one that resulted in an SUV dumped in the St. Croix River -- has kept police and fire department officials busy over the past month.
SPORTING ITS BEST BIB AND TUCKER
SPORTING ITS BEST BIB AND TUCKER. The Hayden house in Eastport is being restored in an ongoing project by owner Skip Matej. The historic home, built in 1805 as a federal hip-roof house, was extensively remodelled in 1882, including adding a third floor mansard roof. Here, Bob Wade of Bob