2019
PERFORMING
PERFORMING “PROUD MARY” at the Grand Manan Bandstand show held on April 12 is Mrs. Jones’ Kindergarten class. (Arlene Benham photo)
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2019
RUNNING INTO SPRING
RUNNING INTO SPRING! Undeterred by the foggy wet weather was a crowd of youngsters participating in Grand Manan’s annual Easter egg hunt at Anchorage Park on April 19. Eggs were scattered across the playground, and one “golden egg” contained a grand prize of a scenic flight with Atlantic Charters.
2019
Water project put in jeopardy
The planned construction of a water pipeline to run from the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) to homes in the Bucks Harbor region of Machiasport appears to be in jeopardy.
2019
Trip offers a new perspective
People of all ages find themselves called to become active participants in their faith, adopting its teachings as part of their personal understanding of the world. Woodland High School senior Luke McDonald, fresh from a trip to the streets of Philadelphia with a local church, is one such person...
2019
Downeast prison’s fate still being debated
The question of whether the shuttered Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Bucks Harbor will be reopened or a new pre-release center will be established in the Machias area is in legislative limbo...
2019
Looking at addiction in different ways
For the Wabanaki peoples and their supporters, a clear message has emerged in recent years: The best way to combat the many challenges facing Native communities, including drug and alcohol abuse, is through a firm connection with their rich culture.
2019
Court favors landowners in rockweed case
After a two-year wait, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on March 28 upheld a lower court decision that rockweed harvesters must obtain permission from upland landowners before harvesting in the intertidal area. The impact of the decision on rockweed harvesting in the state is not yet clear.