June 26, 2026
Newsletter covering 2026-06-17 to 2026-06-29
THE SPIRIT OF 1776
Front Page Stories
Lubec to pioneer response plan for commercial fishing emergencies
Liz Michaud is on a quest to save lives, the lives of commercial fisherman at sea. Born and raised in Calais and Lubec, she has deep familial roots in the Downeast commercial fishing community.
By Paula Whitfield | Read more
Shead graduate and family to serve on hospital ship in Africa
A Shead High School graduate and former Eastport resident is returning to take part in a humanitarian mission in Africa, this time as captain of a hospital ship that delivers free surgeries and other healthcare services.
By Edward French | Read more
Calais council struggling to reduce budget shortfall
"It's just a perfect storm of things" is a common phrase during this year's City of Calais budget workshops. A combination of reduced state school subsidy payments, revenue sharing and property tax exemption reimbursements combined with the large increase in the Washington County tax payments...
By Wayne Tripp | Read more
Select board acts to clean up debris from Lubec house fire
At the June 17 Lubec Select Board meeting, board members took additional steps to remedy the house fire debris hazard at 63 Pleasant Street. They also heard about community playground issues and discussed the disposition of a tax-acquired property.
By Paula Whitfield | Read more
Pancake breakfast helps to launch young pilots
Camren Mumme of Sipayik got close to his first airplane when he was about 10, and he was immediately smitten. He clearly remembers the exact moment, which occurred at the Eastport Airport Association's Fourth of July pancake breakfast.
By Paula Horvath | Read more
SEBASTIAN GILLIGAN
