2024
THE STAR ISFJORD
THE STAR ISFJORD loads wood pulp at the Estes Head terminal in Eastport on July 19. (Edward French photo)
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2024
Pembroke residents, tribe express opposition to tidal power proposal
Pembroke residents have been filing comments in opposition and state and federal agencies have requested intervenor status following the filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of an application for a tidal power project on the Pennamaquan River.
2024
Calais sees surge in stolen vehicles
A series of vehicle thefts in Calais -- including one that resulted in an SUV dumped in the St. Croix River -- has kept police and fire department officials busy over the past month.
2024
Dennysville to vote on ending school choice to reduce tax hike
Dennysville residents are being asked whether they're willing to end school choice in order to save on elementary school tuition costs that are the drivers for a proposed nearly 80% increase in the local tax rate. At a special town meeting set for Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m.
2024
SPORTING ITS BEST BIB AND TUCKER
SPORTING ITS BEST BIB AND TUCKER. The Hayden house in Eastport is being restored in an ongoing project by owner Skip Matej. The historic home, built in 1805 as a federal hip-roof house, was extensively remodelled in 1882, including adding a third floor mansard roof. Here, Bob Wade of Bob
2024
Eastport Fourth draws crowds with contests, parades and fireworks
The streets of Eastport were filled with joyous throngs in celebration of Old Home Week, culminating in an enthusiastic turnout on July 4 for the Grand Independence Day Parade capped off by a luminous fireworks display.
2024
THE SIPAYIK WOMEN'S DRUM GROUP,
THE SIPAYIK WOMEN'S DRUM GROUP, including Lynn Mitchell and Holly Cleaves (shown), welcomed the USS Forrest Sherman and one of its sailors in particular, Tobias Francis, who is from Sipayik, as the Navy ship docked at the Eastport breakwater on the evening of July 2. (Edward French photo)