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2018

Downeast Institute to open expanded facility

Downeast Institute (DEI) provided the media a preview of its expanded shellfish hatchery, marine laboratories and new residence hall on June 26, in an event that featured demonstrations and guided tours of the facility, showcasing the $6.

2018

Border Patrol's vessel checks raise concerns

The U.S. Border Patrol's intensive efforts during the past month to stop any vessels from the St.

2018

Below, a contestant makes a big splash after missing the flag in the greasy pole contest .during the Eastport Fourth of July celebration. Don Dunbar photo

Below, a contestant makes a big splash after missing the flag in the greasy pole contest .during the Eastport Fourth of July celebration. Don Dunbar photo

Below, a contestant makes a big splash after missing the flag in the greasy pole contest .during the Eastport Fourth of July celebration. Don Dunbar photo

2018

KEEPING COOL ON A HOT FOURTH! The Vintage Fun float sponsored by Artemis’s Attic, Hair I Am and Mercier’s Salon of Calais won second place in the Grand Independence Day Parade in Eastport ov

KEEPING COOL ON A HOT FOURTH

KEEPING COOL ON A HOT FOURTH! The Vintage Fun float sponsored by Artemis’s Attic, Hair I Am and Mercier’s Salon of Calais won second place in the Grand Independence Day Parade in Eastport over the Fourth of July. Edward French photo

2018

Whale sighting leads to early fishery closure

The decision by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to close early a productive lobster fishery area east of Grand Manan because of a reported sighting of an endangered right whale has angered fishermen. At 7 p.m.

2018

Rockweed harvesting continues to stir debate around Cobscook Bay

While the Maine Supreme Judicial Court case over ownership of intertidal rockweed is being decided, the harvest of the seaweed is still stirring up passions for those living around Cobscook Bay.

2018

THE BREAK OF DAY at Head Harbour Lightstation on Campobello Island. (Chessie Crowe photo)

THE BREAK OF DAY

THE BREAK OF DAY at Head Harbour Lightstation on Campobello Island. (Chessie Crowe photo)