THE PEARL MIST
THE PEARL MIST lies anchored off Eastport’s downtown in this view down Washington Street. The cruise ship visited the Island City twice this month, on October 15 and October 19. (Edward French photo)
October 22, 2015
Front Page Stories
Island schools facing shakeup
A possible restructuring of the White Head Elementary School (WHES) may have negligible impact on the students and families involved, according to Principal Sally Cogswell.
Project improving cell service and Internet access Downeast
Improved cellular service and broadband Internet access are becoming a reality in Downeast Maine, according to Wireless Partners LCC.
Island schools facing shakeup
Approximately 275 people gathered in the Deer Island Community School gym on the evening of October 14 to learn about a proposal to reconfigure the school system. A study is being done to consider taking grades 6, 7 and 8 off the island to Fundy High School in St. George
Credit, debit card breach hits in Calais
The Secret Service is investigating a rash of fraudulent credit and debit card transactions that began to surface the weekend of October 17 in the Calais area, affecting customers of a number of different financial institutions.
Cranberry harvest up over last year
The appearance of fresh cranberries in stores is a sure sign that fall has arrived and that the American Thanksgiving holiday will soon be here.
As scallop season nears, Lubec sets freeze on moorings
Citing emergency conditions of threatened harbor overcrowding during the upcoming scallop season, the Lubec Harbor Board has established a moratorium on the installation of moorings in town waters.
THE WITCHING HOUR NEARS
THE WITCHING HOUR NEARS. This youthful coven was spotted during the Witches of Eastport parade on October 10. More scary witches could be seen at the Scarecrow Fest in Calais on Saturday, October 24, during the Witches and Warlocks Walk just before dusk, and perhaps even more frightening ones will