WAITING FOR VISITORS
WAITING FOR VISITORS from the Viking Mars cruise ship to stop by his vintage hat shop in downtown Eastport is Jim Blankman. (Edward French photo)
October 24, 2024
Front Page Stories
Wabanaki studies in schools foster connection with culture
Students in Washington County schools are being enriched with Wabanaki culture as a result of integrated teachings at both the elementary and high school levels.
SCEC economic summit highlights area's development
The challenges and opportunities of the Greater East Grand Region (GEGR) and Washington County were addressed during the annual summit of the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) on October 16 at the Danforth town hall.
Lubec property tax rate increases 23.4%
During the October 21 meeting of the Lubec Select Board, the selectmen voted 5-0 to set the property tax rate for the upcoming commitment at 19 mills, an increase of 23.4% from the previous rate of 15.4.
Liberals win but not in Charlotte County
Charlotte County bucked the trend in the New Brunswick provincial general election on October 21. Voters in both Saint Croix and Fundy The Isles Saint John Lorneville stuck with the Progressive Conservatives even as the party lost seats across the province to the Liberals under leader Susan Holt.
Federal, state election races are heating up
Voter turnout is expected to be high in the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5, with many considering the race for president one of the most consequential in many decades.
HOMEWARD BOUND
HOMEWARD BOUND past Cherry Island, by the light of a full hunter's moon after a day of fishing, is the Tide Chaser, a lobster boat owned by Elijah Brice of Eastport. (Edward French photo)