2026
Calais set to pursue purchase of armory
After a few years of rumors and waiting, the City of Calais was recently notified by the Maine Army National Guard that the state has decided to sell the Calais Armory.
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2026
Sports wall of fame to honor harness racing past
People past a certain age tell a story about Hazen Ashley, who ran a barber shop in St. Stephen. He had a customer in the chair, cutting his hair about noon, when someone came in the door and said they had to leave soon if they intended to get to the track...
2026
Endowment fund is far ahead of goals
The Grand Manan Endowment Fund, spearheaded by the Rotary Club, is a full year ahead of schedule, having sped past its first goals to reach $170,700 as of April 26.
2026
Costs and benefits of conserved land debated
With municipal budgets, particularly in coastal areas of Washington County, facing increasing strain, some residents and local officials are looking at how to add new revenue. Among the targets that often come up, along with the state's school subsidies, are conservation organizations ...
2026
EASTPORT NATIVE
EASTPORT NATIVE and international marathoner Robert Ashby wins the
half-marathon with a new course record of 1:19:14 and is led to the
finish on bike by Maine Running Hall of Fame member Deke Talbot. See
article on the half-marathon in this issue. (Clark Duff photo)
2026
A GHOST SHIP?
A GHOST SHIP? The Channel Pearl heads through the fog past Deer Island
Point on its way to the Port of Bayside on April 15. The ship loaded
44,176 metric tonnes of aggregate rock before sailing on April 17 for
Wilmington, N.C. (Edward French photo)