May 22, 2026
Newsletter covering 2026-05-12 to 2026-05-26
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING FOR SAFETY
Front Page Stories
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...
By Edward French | Read more
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.
By Edward French | Read more
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.
By Catherine J.S. Lee | Read more
HOLDING DISTRESS FLARES
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.
By Edward French | Read more
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.
By Arlene Benham | Read more
IZZY CLARK
