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2014

Nursing home closure felt by community

The closure of Lubec's Oceanview Nursing Home at the end of August, which was recently announced, will leave a void in the community, say many local residents. One former employee, who declined an interview, called it a "travesty." The effect will be felt by those directly served and their...

2014

Death of teenager mourned on island

One Grand Manan teenager was killed and four others were injured when their minivan left the Whistle Road and crashed on July 13. The accident happened around 9:30 p.m.

2014

Backyard beekeepers buzz up a swarm of pollination, honey

While the commercial beekeepers have been bringing in a record number of hives to pollinate the blueberry barrens in Washington County, backyard beekeepers have been buzzing up their own storm.

2014

A HOT-AIR BALLOON is readied for take-off by Sunkiss Ballooning owner Todd Monahan during the Lubec Balloon Fest on July 18-20. The tethered balloon rides were sponsored by the Lubec Lions C

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A HOT-AIR BALLOON is readied for take-off by Sunkiss Ballooning owner Todd Monahan during the Lubec Balloon Fest on July 18-20. The tethered balloon rides were sponsored by the Lubec Lions Club to raise money for an optical camera for free vision screening for early detection to Washington County school

2014

THE BRITISH ARE HERE! Soldiers from the Halifax Citadel, wearing the uniforms of the 104th Regiment of Foot, fire their muskets as part of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the c

THE BRITISH ARE HERE

THE BRITISH ARE HERE! Soldiers from the Halifax Citadel, wearing the uniforms of the 104th Regiment of Foot, fire their muskets as part of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the capture of Moose Island by the British in 1814. The event was held on July 11 and 12

2014

Millennium Marine celebrates opening

Along with celebrating the Fourth of July, the residents of Eastport and surrounding communities also celebrated the opening of Millennium Marine USA's boatbuilding facility in Quoddy Village on July 4.

2014

Arthur slams Quoddy area communities

Chainsaws were in high demand in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur with the sound of whining blades starting up the day of the storm and continuing through the week. High winds and torrential rains arrived on Saturday, July 5, and were replaced by blue skies and sun by the next day.