APPLE BLOSSOMS
APPLE BLOSSOMS bloom in the sun on a May afternoon in Eastport. (Edward French photo)
May 23, 2024
Front Page Stories
Vietnam War photojournalist sought the truth
Memorial Day is set aside as a time to remember those in the military who died in service to their country, but in a broader sense those who lost their lives while documenting the experiences of the soldiers who were fighting are also honored.
Housing data widen view on scarcity crunch
Housing in Washington County continues to be out of reach for many in the area, as a shortage of inventory paired with high prices remains the dominating trend. According to the most recent data from MaineHousing, the county's housing affordability index held steady from the previous year at 0.
Fishway award provides boost for restoration of St. Croix River
An incoming $12 million grant from NOAA to the Passamaquoddy Tribe by way of the Sipayik Environmental Department (SED) will provide the necessary funds to complete the fishway project at Woodland dam.
Chicken lovers raise a squawk in Calais
Council chambers were standing room only when the Calais City Council held a public hearing on a proposed domestic livestock ordinance during their May 9 meeting. There was a high level of public interest in both the proposed ordinance as well as the discussion of ATV use on public roads.
Brackett sentenced to 55 years for murder
Kailie Brackett, 40, of Sipayik has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of Kimberly Neptune of Sipayik in April 2022. The sentence was issued by Judge Robert Murray on May 10 in Washington County Superior Court.
REMEMBERING
REMEMBERING that which has been lost are these women depicted in a wood engraving titled 'Abandoned Quarry' that was made in 1956 by Pauline Inman. It is one of 27 of her engravings in the collections of the Tides Institute & Museum of Art in Eastport. TIMA will