2016
SUN AND RAIN
SUN AND RAIN. Water droplets on dandelion seeds. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)
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2016
PULLING TOGETHER
PULLING TOGETHER are nearly 20 fishermen in survival suits who participated in a fishing vessel drill conductor course held May 7 at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Eastport. The course was conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training. The training program is required by the state
2016
Whiting ordinance changes don’t alter wind project plans
The decision by Whiting residents to make the town's ordinance governing wind turbines more restrictive has apparently not caused the wind energy company that has been eyeing a possible project in the area since 2010 to drop its plans.
2016
UT education policy change riles families
Parents with children attending schools in the county's unorganized territories (UT) of Trescott, Cathance and Marion recently received letters of sudden and unexpected changes that could have an impact on which schools their students attend.
2016
Three shades of ‘green’ running for mayor on Grand Manan
The similarity of candidates' names in Grand Manan's mayoral race has led, inevitably, to comments about "shades of green" and reminders to voters to read their ballots carefully.
2016
Grassroots grows community Super school project eyed
It's not every day that a small island city of 1,300 with a less than robust economy beats out thousands of other communities, many of them with far more financial and human resources.
2016
Grassroots grows community
The City of Eastport's population has declined by 300 people in 10 years, and its existing population has an average age of 54, slightly higher than the state's average. The city is not unique in its loss, as most municipalities in Washington County have been experiencing the same trend.