NEIGHBORS
NEIGHBORS are wondering who won the territorial dispute between the
eagle and the crow on a tree near Clark Street in Eastport on July 12. (Clark Duff photo)
July 25, 2025
Front Page Stories
Groups tackle Machias dike, flooding issues
A deep love and respect for the Machias River and the Town of Machias were on display on the evening of July 22 when over 100 people gathered to roll up their sleeves and work for the benefit of the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan.
Ceremony for lost fishermen promotes fishing safety
A ceremony July 21 at Lubec's Lost Fishermen's Memorial drew elected representatives, members of the Maine Marine Patrol, families of lost fishermen and community members to observe Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day...
St. Stephen's homeless continue struggling despite open shelter
Robert McFarlane sat on a picnic bench on the grass in front of St. Stephen's University (SSU), adapting tools to work on his bicycle. He has stayed at the Lighthouse Lodge shelter for homeless people, just across Main Street from the university, since late winter.
Robbinston school board passes budget, retains school choice
At its July 10 meeting the Robbinston School Committee unanimously approved a budget that maintains school choice, is $131,002 higher than the previous school year and calls for a 62% hike in the amount raised by local taxation.
Eastport board told about property violation concerns
The Eastport Zoning Board of Appeals heard concerns from a resident regarding alleged property violations on Carlow Island and how the city's code enforcement officers (CEOs) have handled the situation at an informational meeting on July 21 at city hall.
WARM WEATHER
WARM WEATHER has produced an abundance of cherries, being harvested
recently by a Downeast gardener. (Edward French photo)