May 8, 2026
Newsletter covering 2026-04-28 to 2026-05-08
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Front Page Stories
Loss of staff at Calais hospital raises concerns
Area residents and local healthcare providers are raising concerns about the future of Calais Community Hospital, with nearly a dozen staff, with all but two being medical providers, leaving in about seven months.
By Edward French | Read more
Hangar owners' eviction notices stir dustup at Eastport airport
A lack of communication appears to have caused a dustup at the Eastport Municipal Airport, as the owners of airplane hangars were told by the city that, because their leases had expired or they had not paid their lease fees, they had to remove their hangars within 30 or 60 days.
By Edward French | Read more
Calais set to pursue purchase of armory
After a few years of rumors and waiting, the City of Calais was recently notified by the Maine Army National Guard that the state has decided to sell the Calais Armory.
By Wayne Tripp | Read more
Sports wall of fame to honor harness racing past
People past a certain age tell a story about Hazen Ashley, who ran a barber shop in St. Stephen. He had a customer in the chair, cutting his hair about noon, when someone came in the door and said they had to leave soon if they intended to get to the track...
By Derwin Gowan | Read more
Endowment fund is far ahead of goals
The Grand Manan Endowment Fund, spearheaded by the Rotary Club, is a full year ahead of schedule, having sped past its first goals to reach $170,700 as of April 26.
By Quoddy Tides | Read more
HARNESS RACING
