CLEARING SNOW DRIFTS
CLEARING SNOW DRIFTS in high winds on the Deep Cove Road in Eastport after the St. Patrick's Day snowstorm is the city's payloader, operated by Cody Preston. (Edward French photo)
March 26, 2015
Front Page Stories
Tribal chief taking steps to consolidate programs at Sipayik
Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore of Pleasant Point has taken action during the past week to consolidate tribal programs on the reservation, following the tribal council's authorization, at a March 9 meeting, for the tribal administration to relocate the tribal government offices.
Tidal energy bill rejected by committee
The testimony of a number of Washington County residents and organizational leaders in Augusta on March 19 resulted in LD 295, An Act to Promote Tidal Energy Projects, to be killed by the legislature's Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Perry residents examine options to cut town budget
On the evening of March 18, the Perry municipal building's meeting room was filled to capacity.
Passamaquoddy basketmakers win top awards at national show
Two Passamaquoddy basketmakers were among the top award winners at one of the nation's most prestigious shows for Native artists, the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market in Phoenix, Ariz., which was held earlier this month.
Fire destroys home but not islander’s spirit
Not even a broken furnace could dampen the warm spirits on a cold March night at the Grand Manan Curling Club, where about 60 residents gathered for what was billed as "an evening of thankfulness," hosted by Wayne Green.
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