2024
WALKING ALONG
WALKING ALONG the sands of time at Prince's Cove, Eastport, on an April afternoon. (Edward French photo)
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2024
Area healthcare facilities win federal funding for expansions
Three healthcare facilities in Washington County have received a total of $11.4 million in federal funding through congressionally directed spending. Eastport Health Care received a little over $5 million; the Calais Community Hospital (CCH) was awarded $1.
2024
Area schools' surplus fund balances examined
At least one school department in AOS 77 would have more money in its surplus fund balance than state law allows and three other departments could exceed the allowable amount, under the current proposed budgets for the next year.
2024
CBP decisions hampering visits by cruise ships, passenger ferry
Efforts to boost tourism and travel through cruise ships and a passenger ferry at Eastport and Campobello are being hampered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decisions not to provide clearance service for passengers entering the U.S. in certain instances.
2024
Local shipping safety measures eyed after Key bridge disaster
The risks associated with ships or tankers traveling through Head Harbour Passage were hotly debated during the days of the Pittston oil refinery plan for Eastport and the LNG proposals for Passamaquoddy Bay.
2024
Calais apartments being renovated for senior housing
Following its closure eight years ago, the St. Croix Apartments building in Calais is being reinvigorated with new life. The rapid developments now taking place at the 26 unit complex have been prompted by an infusion of federal funds for the project.
2024
HERE GOES THE SUN
HERE GOES THE SUN! Third through eighth grade students at the Eastport Elementary School were among the thousands in Maine who wore protective eyeglasses and watched the total solar eclipse on April 8. The students gathered on the first warm day of spring on the cliffs overlooking the Battery Field.