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2024

FERC issues preliminary permit for Pembroke tidal power project

On September 19 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a preliminary permit for a proposed tidal power project in Pembroke, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.

2024

THE ROALD AMUNDSEN, a hybrid cruise ship, stopped in Eastport on September 17. The 459-foot Hurtigruten ship from Norway, which is battery-supported, undertakes expedition cruises, including

THE ROALD AMUNDSEN,

THE ROALD AMUNDSEN, a hybrid cruise ship, stopped in Eastport on September 17. The 459-foot Hurtigruten ship from Norway, which is battery-supported, undertakes expedition cruises, including polar voyages. (Edward French photo)

2024

ELLIS SANCHEZ of the Shead Tigers takes a shot and scores a goal against Calais as Kaeson Dana defends during a high school soccer game on September 16. Calais won the game by a score of 2'1

ELLIS SANCHEZ

ELLIS SANCHEZ of the Shead Tigers takes a shot and scores a goal against Calais as Kaeson Dana defends during a high school soccer game on September 16. Calais won the game by a score of 2'1. (Don Dunbar photo)

2024

Sardine plant layoffs, herring quota reduction hit fishermen

The layoff of up to 150 workers in Blacks Harbour at the only sardine packing plant in North America and a significant cut in the herring quota in the Bay of Fundy are affecting not only the workers and the Quoddy area community but also the herring and lobster fishermen in southwestern New...

2024

Princess cruise ship passengers enchanted by hospitality of city

Eastport proved to be a winning suitor for the Enchanted Princess cruise ship, following a sun-kissed rendezvous of shop owners and residents with the guests from the Love Boat-themed cruise who filled the downtown on September 3.

2024

Community mourns loss of Machias town manager

On Monday, September 9, Machias Town Manager Bill Kitchen died unexpectedly, leaving a sudden and significant void in the greater community. His loss has been felt by all who knew and worked with him.

2024

Comments sought on proposed ATV trail near Moosehorn refuge

Discussions are under way regarding how to handle the Calais branch of the state's rail corridor, eight and a half miles of which runs alongside the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. A leading option involves removing the rail and opening it as a multi use trail that could include ATV usage.