2015
Cranberry harvest up over last year
The appearance of fresh cranberries in stores is a sure sign that fall has arrived and that the American Thanksgiving holiday will soon be here.
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2015
As scallop season nears, Lubec sets freeze on moorings
Citing emergency conditions of threatened harbor overcrowding during the upcoming scallop season, the Lubec Harbor Board has established a moratorium on the installation of moorings in town waters.
2015
THE PEARL MIST
THE PEARL MIST lies anchored off Eastport’s downtown in this view down Washington Street. The cruise ship visited the Island City twice this month, on October 15 and October 19. (Edward French photo)
2015
THE WITCHING HOUR NEARS
THE WITCHING HOUR NEARS. This youthful coven was spotted during the Witches of Eastport parade on October 10. More scary witches could be seen at the Scarecrow Fest in Calais on Saturday, October 24, during the Witches and Warlocks Walk just before dusk, and perhaps even more frightening ones will
2015
Sipayik council suspends chief from his duties
The Sipayik Tribal Council has voted to indefinitely suspend Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore III from his administrative duties and responsibilities, three weeks after Moore had suspended Vice Chief Vera Francis from her duties.
2015
Local teams raise epilepsy awareness
The Shead High School boys' and girls' soccer teams in Eastport wore purple uniforms in home matches against Hodgdon High School on September 28 in support of epilepsy and community members affected by the neurological condition.
2015
Eastport residents’ opinions on deer population targeted in poll
For a number of years, Eastport residents have been debating the question of whether the island's deer population is too large and should be thinned out. On November 3 they will be able to weigh in with their opinions, as voters will be asked in a straw poll...