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2022

Diver’s death still being investigated

The death of a diver in the St. Croix River on Thursday, August 18, has left some unanswered questions, as investigations into what happened are still ongoing. The body of 54 year old John Morris of Cape Charles, Va., was recovered about 150 feet from St.

2022

Bayside court case continues, but penalties can now be issued

The court case involving the Port of Bayside's use of a 100-foot mini rail track that goes nowhere is continuing, with a federal judge in Alaska ruling on July 7 that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can issue penalties for use of the rail track after that date.

2022

Eastport's WaCo is oldest diner in Maine

When Nelson Watts and Ralph Colwell purchased a lunch wagon in 1923, took it off its wheels and declared it the WaCo Diner, they didn't know they were starting what would some day become the oldest diner in Maine.

2022

A MOBILE HARBOR CRANE arrived by barge at the Estes Head port terminal in Eastport on July 25, and within a couple of days the port authority had received four inquiries about new shipments,

A MOBILE HARBOR CRANE

A MOBILE HARBOR CRANE arrived by barge at the Estes Head port terminal in Eastport on July 25, and within a couple of days the port authority had received four inquiries about new shipments, two for containers and two for break-bulk cargo. It is hoped that the crane will

2022

CREATING QUITE A SPLASH with their merperson costume is Geo Neptune, who was just one of many participants donning inventive sea creature creations for the first annual Mermaid Parade held o

CREATING QUITE A SPLASH

CREATING QUITE A SPLASH with their merperson costume is Geo Neptune, who was just one of many participants donning inventive sea creature creations for the first annual Mermaid Parade held on August 6 in Eastport and hosted by Eastport ArtWalk as part of its arts and cultural events in Eastport

2022

Residents fight proposal to cut Vanceboro border station hours

Residents around Vanceboro and McAdam are continuing to fight the proposal to reduce the border station hours by 12 hours every day. The Town of Vanceboro hosted a meeting on July 5 that drew approximately 100 people, with all indicating they were opposed to having the border closed from 8 p.m.

2022

Outdoor Adventure Center to remain open

Washington County Community College (WCCC) has undergone a sudden restructuring of its Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) in response to financial challenges and low event enrollments -- but the center will remain open for students and the public to access recreational equipment.