CREATURES
CREATURES from dinosaurs to Uncle Sam made their way through downtown during the Torchlight Parade during the Eastport Fourth of July celebration. (Don Dunbar photo)
July 07, 2016
Front Page Stories
WWI veterans from tribe to be recognized
The Passamaquoddy Tribe sent 25 men to fight in World War I, some of whom served in the Yankee Division Company I, says Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Donald Soctomah.
Options eyed for St. Ann’s Church
The brick church that has served the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point for almost a century is under review by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland with two proposals on the table, one for demolition and building new or one for partial demolition and renovation.
Eastport flips out over Fourth
Organizers of the 2016 Eastport Old Home Week and Fourth of July celebration were pleased with the turnout and already are looking forward to making next year's celebration even better.
Campobello Island Club under scrutiny by council
"We believe the only purpose of the Campobello Island Club is to attempt to get people to pay these dues," said Stephen Smart, mayor of the island community of Campobello, at the regularly scheduled council meeting held on June 27.
THE PENNY SCRAMBLE
THE PENNY SCRAMBLE during the Eastport Fourth of July celebration always generates youthful excitement. Although a Navy ship was not in port and the breakwater is being repaired, the celebration still drew crowds.(Edward French photo) Subscribe to Quoddy Tides Rates:$35 a year in Washington County, Maine (tax included)