FAIR WEATHER FRIENDS
FAIR WEATHER FRIENDS. When geese fly south, Old Man Winter will soon be on our doorstep. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)
October 08, 2015
Front Page Stories
Sipayik council suspends chief from his duties
The Sipayik Tribal Council has voted to indefinitely suspend Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore III from his administrative duties and responsibilities, three weeks after Moore had suspended Vice Chief Vera Francis from her duties.
Local teams raise epilepsy awareness
The Shead High School boys' and girls' soccer teams in Eastport wore purple uniforms in home matches against Hodgdon High School on September 28 in support of epilepsy and community members affected by the neurological condition.
Eastport residents’ opinions on deer population targeted in poll
For a number of years, Eastport residents have been debating the question of whether the island's deer population is too large and should be thinned out. On November 3 they will be able to weigh in with their opinions, as voters will be asked in a straw poll...
Devil's Head park lands face uncertain future
About six miles south of Calais proper, a granite peak projects 340' into the air, giving its visitors an unparalleled view of the St. Croix River as it winds its way inland from Passamaquoddy Bay.
Campobello council hears of emergency response complaint
Emergency response times again became the focus of discussion before the Campobello council. Resident Rhonda Cook addressed the council during the September 28 meeting, concerned about a delayed response to a 911 call for an ambulance for a family health emergency.
SEA URCHIN BUYERS
SEA URCHIN BUYERS in Lubec look over the totes brought in by Teea Tinker and the crew of The Late Starter. Six buyers have been bidding for the urchins being harvested, with the roe then shipped to Japan. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo) Subscribe to Quoddy Tides Rates:$31.65 a