July 08, 2021
Front Page Stories
Tenacity leads to new law for private schools
The perseverance of a teenage student at Washington Academy, her family and other supporters to address racist behavior at the private school in East Machias has led to a new state law that requires the town academies in Maine to meet the same requirements as public schools, in particular...
Lost children lead to reckoning in Canada
Canada marked a sombre national holiday on July 1.
Ecosystem approach being used to bring bioregional change
An organization advocating for an ecosystem approach to help bring about the changes needed for a sustainable future on Earth has been working for over a decade with groups around the world, including in the Passamaquoddy Bay region.
Eastport Fourth celebration not deterred by rainy weather
Despite inclement weather, Eastport's Fourth of July was celebrated with tenacity, stout rain gear and a positive attitude. Whitney Vinson, co-chair of the Fourth of July Committee, says that given the weather "it went fairly smoothly."
Common press built with a modern twist
University of Maine at Machias (UMM) Professor of Art and Book Arts Bernie Vinzani had never taken a sabbatical in all his years of teaching.
SOAKING UP THE FOURTH
SOAKING UP THE FOURTH. The skies cleared for a fantastic fireworks display over the harbor for the Eastport Fourth of July. Earlier in the day, though, those watching the Grand Parade, like these two youngsters waving to the firetrucks, were all suited up for the weather, while SpongeBob happily soaked