SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING FOR SAFETY
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING FOR SAFETY. Six area fishermen are linked together as they paddle in their immersion suits before getting in a liferaft during a safety training held at the Eastport breakwater on May 18.
May 22, 2026
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Maine primary voters facing a packed ballot
Maine voters will face a crowded field of candidates in some of the June primary contests on Tuesday, June 9, and voters in Washington County will decide three contested Republican races. Under Maine's new semi-open primary law, unenrolled voters...
Tribal language revitalization efforts receive boost with funding
Passamaquoddy language revitalization efforts are being boosted through a recent federal grant, work by a nonprofit now based at Sipayik and the launching of a new language center at the former Lobster Crate restaurant on Route 190 in Perry.
AI data center, airport hangars top lively city council meeting
The May 13 meeting of the Eastport City Council was a lively and sometimes contentious affair, with a capacity crowd and an agenda featuring a couple of controversial topics – the proposed underwater AI data center and the eviction notices sent to airport hangar owners.
Civil War experiences of two Eastport men recounted
Memorial Day, which sets aside a time to remember those who have died while serving their country in the armed forces, at first was called Decoration Day to honor those killed during the Civil War. The conflict saw the most lives lost of any war in U.S. history.
Island lobster processing facility opens
Benson Seafood celebrated the opening of their new lobster processing facility on Thoroughfare Road, Grand Manan, with an open house on Friday, May 15, drawing a big crowd for a ribbon‑cutting and tours.
HOLDING DISTRESS FLARES
HOLDING DISTRESS FLARES are Stephen Calder of Perry and other fishermen during safety training for fishermen held at the Eastport breakwater on May 18. The training was provided by Fishing Partnership Support
Services. (Edward French photo)
IZZY CLARK
IZZY CLARK of the Shead Tigerettes delivers a pitch as rain clouds move by during a game against Machias on May 8. (Don Dunbar photo)