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2017

Lucky and Pepsi lobster’s fame makes waves around the world

A couple of unusual lobsters have been caught by Grand Manan fishermen during the first two weeks of the season, quickly becoming famous across Canada and even overseas. First to hit the news locally was "Lucky," a pale blue lobster caught on November 21 by Robinson Russell.

2017

Lubec resident raises funds for African orphans

Part-time Lubec resident and former Maine House Representative Katherine Cassidy is back Downeast for a month or so to raise funds for work she is doing in Sierra Leone. "I can't wait to go back," she says of her work with the Home of Hope orphanage and Touch the Sky nonprofit in the African...

2017

Eastport city council upholds firing of police chief

After a four-and-a-half-hour, courtroom-like hearing on November 27, four Eastport city councillors voted unanimously to uphold City Manager Elaine Abbott's firing of Police Chief Dale Earle.

2017

Calais freshman creates new school website

The school system of Calais has a new digital presence as a result of a collaborative effort between faculty and a talented freshman. The new website, designed by student Shane DelMonaco, went live recently with a wealth of informative content.

2017

Rare disease builds resiliency for youth

On a sunny mid-November morning, 9-year-old Webster Case put aside his crutches and walked a few steps without them for the second time that day. He turned and smiled, and then, like many a 9-year-old, grew bashful of the attention.

2017

New Brunswick lobster catches continue to be ‘way, way up’

While New Brunswick lobster fishermen have had to deal this past week with some miserable windy weather, which delayed the expected November 14 start of the season by a day, they are continuing to enjoy record catches and good prices.

2017

Lubec’s South Bay to be site of 77-acre public recreation area

"It'll look like a park," says Arthur Smallidge, waving his arms at the wide open expanse of what will soon become Red Point Park, located off County Road in Lubec.