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2020

ORPC to discuss $10 million project model for Eastport

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) is looking at national and state policy shifts in renewable energy supply and storage and identifying opportunities for its own operations.

2020

REFLECTIONS ON THE FOURTH. An American flag is reflected in this Eastport window that is decorated with flowers. (Edward French photo)

REFLECTIONS ON THE FOURTH

REFLECTIONS ON THE FOURTH. An American flag is reflected in this Eastport window that is decorated with flowers. (Edward French photo)

2020

ARRIVING AT THE EASTPORT BREAKWATER early in the morning on June 14 is the 785-foot dormant cruise ship Riviera, which is expected to remain in port through the summer. (Don Dunbar photo)

ARRIVING AT THE EASTPORT BREAKWATER

ARRIVING AT THE EASTPORT BREAKWATER early in the morning on June 14 is the 785-foot dormant cruise ship Riviera, which is expected to remain in port through the summer. (Don Dunbar photo)

2020

Supervisor to be assigned on Campobello

The rural community of Campobello will be placed under the administration of New Brunswick authorities because of the local government's loss of membership on the elected council.

2020

Stolen lobster boat found and returned

A Grand Manan man has been charged in the theft of a lobster boat from the island on May 25. Grampa's Legacy, a 45 foot lobster boat belonging to Special K Fisheries, was taken from the North Head wharf shortly after midnight and recovered in Maine later that day.

2020

Reopening strategies are eyed Downeast

Area restaurants and retail shops are assessing whether to open their doors as the state mandates related to COVID 19 safety protocols begin to loosen.

2020

Restaurants face challenges

The restaurant business is tough on a normal day. Statistics are daunting to anyone looking to run an eating establishment anywhere in the country. Now, add on the extra challenge of keeping patrons safe during a pandemic while balancing expenses and staff, and that challenge is magnified tenfold.