2017
Stored Solar plays catch-up with area logging companies
Several Maine loggers have yet to be paid by Stored Solar, though others have received money to cover outstanding balances.
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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.