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2012

Federal Marine may sign for wood chip contract

Although the Eastport Port Authority board voted at its November meeting to operate the bulk storage yard at the port, Federal Marine Terminals has presented a proposal to the board to operate the yard itself.

2012

Closure is not imminent at Atlantic Rehab

Calais and neighboring communities in Washington County were caught by surprise when rumors began to circulate on Monday, January 23, that Atlantic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center might be closed by its corporate owner, First Atlantic Healthcare of Portland.

2012

Students present state legislators with flag for Lubec

Braving 11-degree temperatures, 24 seventh and eighth graders from the Lubec Consolidated School boarded a bus for the four-hour ride to the State Capitol; all had managed to make the 5:15 a.m. scheduled departure on January 19.

2012

Area fuel funds see increases in need for heating assistance

For the first time in her life, a 91‑year‑old woman who has always lived in Washington County called Washington Hancock Community Agency (WHCA) for fuel assistance. WHCA Communications Director Susan Farley says, "She had never asked for a thing in her life, but she had no choice.

2012

New White Head ferry now repaired and serving island

The new $5 million ferry between White Head and Grand Manan was docked for maintenance for eight days, but was back in service on Saturday, January 21.

2012

HEADING OUT FOR AN EARLY SPRING DIP? This truck ended up on the beach near Dog Island in Eastport after rolling across a yard and over a cliff just after midnight on January 24. Household fu

HEADING OUT FOR AN EARLY SPRING DIP

HEADING OUT FOR AN EARLY SPRING DIP? This truck ended up on the beach near Dog Island in Eastport after rolling across a yard and over a cliff just after midnight on January 24. Household furnishings, including a refrigerator, ended up on the beach. Lyons' Towing was able to

2012

BEFORE THE PUCK IS DROPPED for the NHL Legends charity game against the Grand Manan locals on January 20, the ribbon is cut for the Grand Manan Community Centre ice rink. Shown are MLA Rick

BEFORE THE PUCK IS DROPPED

BEFORE THE PUCK IS DROPPED for the NHL Legends charity game against the Grand Manan locals on January 20, the ribbon is cut for the Grand Manan Community Centre ice rink. Shown are MLA Rick Doucet; MP John Williamson; Mayor Dennis Greene; 97-year-old Smiles Green, who is still skating; Garrett