2017
WORKING TO SECURE
WORKING TO SECURE skiffs at the floats in Broad Cove, Eastport, during high winds gusting up to 55 mph on Wednesday, January 11, is Scott MacNichol. (Edward French photo)
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2017
GOING FOR A LAY
GOING FOR A LAY-UP to score against East Grand on January 3 is Matt Harris of the Shead Tigers. Shead won by a score of 61–45, and the Tigers have a 4–5 record midway through the season. (Don Dunbar photo) Subscribe to Quoddy Tides Rates:$35 a year
2016
Water remediation, housing demolition projects under way
It has been a very long story when it comes to the water remediation for Bucks Harbor and the status of the dilapidated U.S. Air Force base housing at the foot of Howard Mountain, but a new chapter appears to be in the making. The State of Maine has started demolition of the abandoned housing...
2016
Spirit of season helps bring holiday cheer
This holiday season, despite the poor economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte and Washington counties as people give to neighbors who are less fortunate.
2016
Port to receive licensing for phytosanitation
The Eastport Port Authority has taken a significant step forward in finally being able to export wood chips through the port with agreements that will allow for the completion of the phytosanitation equipment necessary to export into the European market.
2016
Gift of local wreath remembers sacrifice by firefighters on 9/11
Since 2001 the Mingo family of Red Beach has been donating a large remembrance wreath to a New York City fire station hit hard by the national tragedy of 9/11. Every year the specially made 36" balsam wreath -- decorated with a large red bow...
2016
Calais, commissioner meet to talk taxes
The Calais City Council met with Washington County Commissioner Vinton Cassidy on December 14 to discuss the five percent increase to Calais' county tax for the next year's budget. During the workshop, Cassidy handily explained the cause of the increase in the county's budget...