A WINGED MERMAID
A WINGED MERMAID recently flew over the waters off Eastport and the boats at the breakwater. (Edward French photo)
June 13, 2019
Front Page Stories
West Grand dam fishway opening both hailed, decried by groups
In a significant move to restore sea-run alewives to their historic spawning grounds in the St. Croix River watershed, Woodland Pulp opened the fishway at the West Grand Lake dam on June 5, complying with an order by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
NPS to seek lessee for Red Beach house
The beleaguered McGlashan-Nickerson house, owned by the National Park Service (NPS) and located in Red Beach as part of the St. Croix Island International Historic Site complex, may have a new lease on life.
Margaretta Days are fired up
Machias will be filled with the sights and sounds of history during the Margaretta Days Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, as homage is made to significant historical events that occurred in June of 1775.
Marathoners are ready, set, go
The seventh running of the Bay of Fundy International Marathon is set for Sunday, June 23. Organizers expect more than 1,200 visitors to Lubec and Campobello, as most runners will bring family and friends with them.
Lubec Safe Harbor group weighs plan
According to government statistics, commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation in the United States, well ahead of logging. Lubec's Safe Harbor committee, an ad-hoc working group established two years ago by the select board, has been striving to address this issue, and they have a plan.
Bill to amend rockweed law is finally killed
A bill that would have allowed for the harvesting of rockweed in Maine's intertidal zone without having to obtain permission from the upland landowner has been defeated in the legislature, following a contentious debate.
HONORING THE FALLEN
HONORING THE FALLEN. Marching in at the Eastport Memorial Day ceremony are members of the honor guard. (Edward French photo)