May 9, 2024

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DAFFODILS BLOOM by the Civil War memorial on Washington Street in Eastport just before Memorial Day. Last fall 5,000 daffodils were planted throughout the city as a community project sponsor

DAFFODILS BLOOM

DAFFODILS BLOOM by the Civil War memorial on Washington Street in Eastport just before Memorial Day. Last fall 5,000 daffodils were planted throughout the city as a community project sponsored by Chick Moore to serve as a natural memorial to those who have served their country. (Edward French photo)

Plan to move AOS 77 office stirs questions

Plans for the AOS 77 central office to move from Eastport to Robbinston are proceeding, with the move scheduled to occur this summer.

Mystery ruins in Lubec attract interest as possible Norse site

A collection of sites in Lubec previously identified as possibly having a connection to Norse settlements in the region is raising interest from those with backgrounds in anthropology.

Lubec board reviews budget calling for 27% local share hike

The May 2 meeting of the Lubec school board opened with a public workshop to discuss the third draft of the proposed school budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. It attracted a handful of participants, including all three members of the town's budget committee.

Invasive marine life threatens local ecosystems and fisheries

The observed spread of pancake batter tunicate -- also known as sea vomit -- in multiple locations around Passamaquoddy Bay is prompting marine scientists in the region to sound the alarm.

Ashby wins age group in London Marathon

Last month a Shead High School graduate won his age category in one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Robert Ashby, who grew up in Eastport and lives in Brunswick, won the 55 through 59 age group in the London Marathon with a time of 2:38:29.

DIPPING ALEWIVES at the lower dam on the Pennamaquan River are students from Sipayik and Indian Township elementary schools on May 7. The Sipayik Environmental Department and the Passamaquod

DIPPING ALEWIVES

DIPPING ALEWIVES at the lower dam on the Pennamaquan River are students from Sipayik and Indian Township elementary schools on May 7. The Sipayik Environmental Department and the Passamaquoddy Tribe sponsor an Alewife Day, or Siqonomeq Day, to celebrate 'the fish that feeds all,' to bring back the

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