2016
SPRING LAMBS
SPRING LAMBS are ready to frolic at Karl and Jane North’s farm on the Ridge Road in Robbinston. (Edward French photo)
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2016
A TREE GROWS IN EASTPORT
A TREE GROWS IN EASTPORT. Members of the new Cub Scout Pack #4631 in Eastport planted a disease-resistant Princeton elm tree on April 19 at the city-owned land at the dog park on Drummond Road, which is next to Carryingplace Cove. Shown are Cub Scouts Christopher Watson, James Mitchell, Maverick
2016
Thriving in place pursued for elderly
The fear of failing a loved one with healthcare needs is very real. A man is knocked unconscious from a bad fall while out walking the dogs at night. He is discovered, and an ambulance whisks him away to a hospital.
2016
Sipayik recall vote on tribal councillor, vice chief disputed
In the March 26 election at Sipayik called by Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore III, 86% of the tribal members who voted favored recalling Vice Chief Vera Francis and 93% were in favor of recalling tribal councillor Madonna Soctomah.
2016
Salt shipments through to start in July -- New England Salt Company
The $9 million bulk conveyor system at the Port of Eastport that was completed three years ago will finally have its baptism by fire not with wood chips but with salt.
2016
Ice core research sheds light on climate change
The research of ice core samples from the remote areas of the world as a part of climate change study may feel very far from Downeast Maine. But the ice-out on the region's lakes this year as some of the earliest ever recorded may be connecting the dots.
2016
First tissue machine begins production; 80 jobs created
The first of the two tissue machines that will be run by St. Croix Tissue at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville began its startup phase in March and made its first saleable paper on March 16.