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2012

Passage rights by U.S. boats again disputed

Free passage into Canadian waters around Passamaquoddy Bay appears to have ended, as U.S. boaters recently have been stopped by Canadian officials while they have been in Canadian waters and told they must obtain clearance, even if they do not intend to land in Canada.

2012

EPA ruling supports restoring St. Croix alewife population

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a ruling that could help restore the alewife population in the St. Croix River.

2012

Noah Leonard attempts to capture the flag at the end of the greasy pole during the Canada Day celebration on July 2 at Seal Cove creek on Grand Manan Island. ( Jennifer Pierce photo)

Noah Leonard attempts to capture the flag at the end of the greasy pole during the Canada Day celebration on July 2 at Seal Cove creek on Grand Manan Island. (

Noah Leonard attempts to capture the flag at the end of the greasy pole during the Canada Day celebration on July 2 at Seal Cove creek on Grand Manan Island. ( Jennifer Pierce photo)

2012

Libby Hartwell holds the blue ribbon she won for the youngest entries in the Doll Carriage Parade in Lubec on July 4. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)

Libby Hartwell holds the blue ribbon she won for the youngest entries in the Doll Carriage Parade in Lubec on July 4. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)

Libby Hartwell holds the blue ribbon she won for the youngest entries in the Doll Carriage Parade in Lubec on July 4. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo)

2012

THE FOURTH OF JULY AND CANADA DAY ARE CELEBRATED ALL AROUND THE BAY. Fireworks explode over the U.S.S. San Jacinto on July 5, as part of Eastport's Fourth of July celebration. (Don Dunbar ph

THE FOURTH OF JULY AND CANADA DAY ARE CELEBRATED ALL AROUND THE BAY

THE FOURTH OF JULY AND CANADA DAY ARE CELEBRATED ALL AROUND THE BAY. Fireworks explode over the U.S.S. San Jacinto on July 5, as part of Eastport's Fourth of July celebration. (Don Dunbar photo)

2012

Chiefs declare emergency in St. Croix River

Prompted by a sacred run calling attention to the plight of the alewife in the St.

2012

Great Food Truck Race steams into downtown Lubec

It was supposed to be a big fat secret, but by 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18, the intersection of Water and Main streets in downtown Lubec was crowded. The Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race" was anticipated; the easternmost town had been picked as the final stop of their third season.