THE CHOREOGRAPHED
THE CHOREOGRAPHED waving of sheets is enjoyed by some enthusiastic participants in the True East Magnet to the Breakwater Parade, which was held in Eastport on June 15. (Edward French photo)
June 23, 2011
Front Page Stories
Counterfeiting ring stamped name on lake in Robbinston
Smuggling was rampant, counterfeiting profitable and the administration of justice questionable in the early 1800s in the community known as Plantation 4, now known as Robbinston.
Calais racino may head out to referendum
A proposal for a racino in Calais run by the Passamaquoddy Tribe appears to be headed out again to a statewide vote, with Governor Paul LePage expected to veto legislation that would authorize the gaming facilities in Washington County and Biddeford.
Affordable housing shortage increases risk of homelessness
Homelessness in Washington County has been growing since the recession began in 2008. A three‑year pilot program to prevent homelessness is just about to end, and the question for the many agencies and individuals working on the issue is how to move forward with limited or no funding.
City’s Old Home Week promises fun-filled days
The Eastport Fourth of July Committee has planned another fun-filled celebration for all ages and is extending an invitation for all to attend this year's Old Home Week from July 1 through July 4.
Budget proposal for Eastport seeks no increase in taxes
The local property tax rate in the City of Eastport would remain flat, with no increase in the mill rate, under the proposal brought forward by Eastport City Manager Jon Southern and the city budget committee. Although the total budget would increase by $218,350, or 5.
HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY, LUBEC
HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY, LUBEC! Unfurling the Lubec bicentennial flag on June 21 were (left to right) Seth Doherty, Robert Wallace, Emma Page and Ron Pesha. See the schedule of events in this issue of The Quoddy Tides or at www.lubecbicentennial.org. (John Rule photo)