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2020

Climate change and predator control eyed at shellfish forum

There were two major takeaways from the presentations given during Shellfish Focus Day at the Maine Fishermen's Forum, held March 5 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The first is that climate change has shifted the industry and that further shifts can be expected.

2020

Border and ports on alert for global pandemic

With the Calais border crossing the eighth busiest on the northern border and the Port of Eastport a point of entry for cruise ships and freighters, officials are on the alert for any changes to the coronavirus global pandemic that could have an impact on their operations.

2020

PARTICIPANTS return to shore after running into the cold waters of the bay during the Polar Bear Dip, held on February 28 at Split Rock, Sipayik. Over $17,000 was raised for Sarah’s House of

PARTICIPANTS

PARTICIPANTS return to shore after running into the cold waters of the bay during the Polar Bear Dip, held on February 28 at Split Rock, Sipayik. Over $17,000 was raised for Sarah’s House of Maine and the Bangor Ronald McDonald House. (Don Dunbar photo)

2020

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY was celebrated at the Peavey Memorial Library in Eastport with readings of his books by the Cat in the Hat, portrayed by foster grandparent Grammy Helen – Helen Brooks. S

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY was celebrated at the Peavey Memorial Library in Eastport with readings of his books by the Cat in the Hat, portrayed by foster grandparent

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY was celebrated at the Peavey Memorial Library in Eastport with readings of his books by the Cat in the Hat, portrayed by foster grandparent Grammy Helen – Helen Brooks. She is shown reading to Ava Paul during the Dr. Seuss-themed activities held on March 7. (Edward French photo)

2020

Tribes and state debate new relationship

The debate over proposed legislation to change the relationship between the tribes in Maine and the state so that they operate like over 560 tribes in the country under federal Indian law instead of state law has continued during hearings held by the legislature's Judiciary Committee.

2020

Maine voters face presidential primary and vaccine referendum

A fast-moving fire destroyed a Machiasport seafood processing plant on February 20. Superior Shellfish, located at 61 Kennebec Road, was determined to be a total loss by fire crews.

2020

Maine voters face presidential primary and vaccine referendum

Maine is holding its presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3, along with 13 other states also voting on Super Tuesday. In addition, Maine residents will be voting then in a special referendum on a people's veto petition to overturn a new state law that removes religious and philosophical