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2020

Dormant cruise ship Riviera scheduled to arrive on June 14

The 785-foot dormant cruise ship Riviera is scheduled to dock at the Eastport breakwater the evening of Sunday, June 14, or Monday morning for long-term berthing, perhaps through the summer.

2020

Border rules underscore need for year-round link to mainland

A 6-year old girl who ran afoul of border rules meant to stop the spread of novel coronavirus underscores the need for a year round direct link to the Canadian mainland, says Justin Tinker with the Campobello Year Round Ferry Development Committee.

2020

A SARDINE CARRIER passes by the saltbox house in Indian Island, a reminder of the days when the herring boats with classic lines were seen throughout the bay. (Edward French photo)

A SARDINE CARRIER

A SARDINE CARRIER passes by the saltbox house in Indian Island, a reminder of the days when the herring boats with classic lines were seen throughout the bay. (Edward French photo)

2020

A PEACEFUL VIGIL in support of Black Lives Matter was held in downtown Eastport on June 8. In honor of George Floyd, participants observed 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence ' the length of

A PEACEFUL VIGIL

A PEACEFUL VIGIL in support of Black Lives Matter was held in downtown Eastport on June 8. In honor of George Floyd, participants observed 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence ' the length of time that police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck, resulting in his death. Vera

2020

Vietnam veterans remember experiences, sacrifices during war

Because of the pandemic, Memorial Day observances are not being scheduled or are being scaled back this year, but the sacrifices of those who died in service to this country are still remembered and honored.

2020

Province credits early action for blunting virus

Acting early on COVID-19 has paid off for the province of New Brunswick, according to Stephane Robichaud, CEO of the New Brunswick Health Council.

2020

City debates berthing issues for cruise ship

When it comes to berthing a dormant cruise ship at the breakwater in Eastport, the decision-making process has been multi-layered and, at times, frustrating for all involved, whether for or against its presence at the island city.