ROGER WRIGHT
ROGER WRIGHT of Lubec looks over a tote of urchins harvested by Milton Chute’s dragger Captain’s Lady on the opening day of the season. Fishermen have been finding low roe percentages in the urchins this year. (Chessie Crowe photo)
October 12, 2017
Front Page Stories
With no wild salmon in river, salmon groups trade accusations
The debate over the impact of salmon farms on wild Atlantic salmon runs has again come to the fore, as for the first time in 25 years of monitoring no wild Atlantic salmon have returned from the sea this year to the Magaguadavic River fishway in St. George...
Weather data could save lives
Given the recent events of crippling hurricanes in Texas, Florida and now Puerto Rico, their combined timing and devastation will certainly spark debate about climate change.
Indigenous People’s Day supported by Eastport city council
During the October 11 Eastport City Council meeting, Robin Farrin brought forth a request for the city to officially change the Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Several community members insisted the change is "long overdue" and particularly appropriate for Eastport...
Downeast sending relief aid
Hurricanes Irma and Maria left behind horrible conditions in their paths through the Caribbean last month, and, in the case of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, everyone with Eastport area connections is safe, but a Quoddy Village resident is very worried about his family and friends in Puerto Rico.
City develops action plans to spur growth
As part of an effort to spur economic development and attract young families and telecommuters to the city, Eastport hosted a two-day visit by representatives from Smart Growth America, resulting in six action plans that residents will work on to market the city.
Cancer conference eyes hopeful living
Today, it seems the fabric of life is often soaked in terrible stories of grief. With the recent events of cataclysmic weather in the form of three hurricanes and the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas, Nev., it is tough to dodge terrible news and look forward to tomorrow.
