2025
WARM WEATHER
WARM WEATHER has produced an abundance of cherries, being harvested
recently by a Downeast gardener. (Edward French photo)
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2025
Ceremony for lost fishermen promotes fishing safety
A ceremony July 21 at Lubec's Lost Fishermen's Memorial drew elected representatives, members of the Maine Marine Patrol, families of lost fishermen and community members to observe Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day...
2025
St. Stephen's homeless continue struggling despite open shelter
Robert McFarlane sat on a picnic bench on the grass in front of St. Stephen's University (SSU), adapting tools to work on his bicycle. He has stayed at the Lighthouse Lodge shelter for homeless people, just across Main Street from the university, since late winter.
2025
Robbinston school board passes budget, retains school choice
At its July 10 meeting the Robbinston School Committee unanimously approved a budget that maintains school choice, is $131,002 higher than the previous school year and calls for a 62% hike in the amount raised by local taxation.
2025
Eastport board told about property violation concerns
The Eastport Zoning Board of Appeals heard concerns from a resident regarding alleged property violations on Carlow Island and how the city's code enforcement officers (CEOs) have handled the situation at an informational meeting on July 21 at city hall.
2025
WITH WAVING ARMS AND WIDE SMILES
WITH WAVING ARMS AND WIDE SMILES, children had fun in many events during the Fourth of July celebrations Downeast. Above, excited participants take part in the Penny Scramble the morning of the Fourth in Eastport...
2025
Village begins harbour cleanup in wake of contractor’s removal
The Village of Grand Manan has begun cleaning up piles of debris at North Head harbour, as work on the dredging project has stopped again and the contractor, Greenfield Construction, has been removed from the project.