HEADING OUT
HEADING OUT at first light from North Head, Grand Manan, to set their traps are lobster boats on the first day of the season, November 11. (Bonnie Morse photo)
November 27, 2014
Front Page Stories
Trescott-based seafood pie company folds
Despite the hard work of many people, including a number of experts, as well as infusions of grant funds and loans, the Cobscook Bay Co. of Trescott has closed.
Port authority floats plan for bridge to Eastport
Eastport Port Authority officials have begun initial discussions with representatives from the City of Eastport, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Town of Perry about the possibility of constructing a bridge from Perry to Eastport.
New Brunswick lobster catches increase significantly this year
Lobster catches in southwest New Brunswick again are up significantly this year over last year, since the season opened on November 11.
Islanders lobby for Internet upgrades
A Deer Island-based advocacy group has begun a campaign to expand high-speed Internet access to that island and other rural communities in New Brunswick.
Eastport city manager tenders resignation
After just about 18 months on the job, Eastport City Manager Larry Post tendered his resignation at a special city council meeting held the evening of November 21.
'TIS THE SEASON
'TIS THE SEASON. Wreath-making for the holidays is in full swing throughout Washington and Charlotte counties, including at Whitney Wreath's plant in Whitneyville. Shown are Stacey Ingalls of Whiting and Jose Ayala of Puerto Rico. About half of those working at the plant are migrant workers. (Edward