2025
Planning continues for new health center
Plans for a new health center in Eastport are still moving forward, although they have been delayed, in part because of funding issues caused by federal Medicaid cuts.
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2025
CBC comedy series films show on Grand Manan
Grand Manan will be in the spotlight on a future episode of the CBC comedy series "Still Standing," whose team wrapped up a week of filming on the island with a live show recorded on Tuesday evening, July 29, at the arena.
2025
NEIGHBORS
NEIGHBORS are wondering who won the territorial dispute between the
eagle and the crow on a tree near Clark Street in Eastport on July 12. (Clark Duff photo)
2025
Groups tackle Machias dike, flooding issues
A deep love and respect for the Machias River and the Town of Machias were on display on the evening of July 22 when over 100 people gathered to roll up their sleeves and work for the benefit of the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan.
2025
WARM WEATHER
WARM WEATHER has produced an abundance of cherries, being harvested
recently by a Downeast gardener. (Edward French photo)
2025
Ceremony for lost fishermen promotes fishing safety
A ceremony July 21 at Lubec's Lost Fishermen's Memorial drew elected representatives, members of the Maine Marine Patrol, families of lost fishermen and community members to observe Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day...
2025
St. Stephen's homeless continue struggling despite open shelter
Robert McFarlane sat on a picnic bench on the grass in front of St. Stephen's University (SSU), adapting tools to work on his bicycle. He has stayed at the Lighthouse Lodge shelter for homeless people, just across Main Street from the university, since late winter.