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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 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 Fren

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. 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, Oc

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...

2015

Devil's Head park lands face uncertain future

About six miles south of Calais proper, a granite peak projects 340' into the air, giving its visitors an unparalleled view of the St. Croix River as it winds its way inland from Passamaquoddy Bay.