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October 9, 2026

Newsletter covering 2026-09-30 to 2026-10-11

IN A SEA OF CRANBERRIES

IN A SEA OF CRANBERRIES is Artie Mingo, as he works on harvesting this year’s crop at Mingo’s cranberry bogs in Red Beach on October 6. Last year’s drought and a frost this past June caused the crop to be down an estimated 70% this year. The harvest of the 15 acres of bogs should be finished the week of October 12. (Edward French photo)

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Front Page Stories

Trade incident briefly blocks island's lifeline

Harvey Newman, his wife Brenda and their company, Island Trucking, are a lifeline for the residents of Campobello Island. Newman, 73, has been transporting all manner of goods from the New Brunswick mainland via Maine since he was 17.
By Sebastian Teunissen | Read more

Court rules CLF's case against Cooke Aquaculture can proceed

A judge has ruled that the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) can move forward with its lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture, one of the world's largest salmon producers, for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act. The Canadian company has 13 active sites in Maine...
By Edward French | Read more

County treasurers submit resignations

Washington County government's provisional treasurer and deputy treasurer both submitted their resignations on September 28, effective on October 9, in part because of the work environment at the county offices.
By Edward French | Read more

Pros and cons of AOS and RSU school units weighed

At the October 1 Lubec school board meeting, board members discussed at length an October 6 Maine School Management Association (MSMA) Zoom meeting about the future of Maine's Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) governance model for school districts. Lubec is one of nine towns in AOS 77.
By Paula Horvath | Read more

Hearing recommends new dike with gated culverts in Machias

The planning for the replacement of the Machias dike bridge achieved a milestone on September 30 with a public hearing to gather public input on the purpose and need, bridge alternatives and potential impacts from the alternatives. A dozen stakeholders offered comments...
By Wayne Tripp | Read more

Loose flock runs 'afoul' in Charlotte

Someone dropped off or abandoned a flock of birds in the vicinity of the Calais Rod and Gun Club beach and Oscar Brown Road in Charlotte during the first week of September. The flock – five regular ducks, two Muscovy ducks and one Guinea hen – began causing traffic jams...
By Eileen Clark | Read more

THE EXPLORA III

THE EXPLORA III is anchored off the Eastport breakwater on October 5, as a tender ferries passengers to and from the cruise ship. (Edward French photo)

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