2024
THE STAR ISFJORD
THE STAR ISFJORD loads wood pulp at the Estes Head terminal in Eastport on July 19. (Edward French photo)
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2024
SPORTING ITS BEST BIB AND TUCKER
SPORTING ITS BEST BIB AND TUCKER. The Hayden house in Eastport is being restored in an ongoing project by owner Skip Matej. The historic home, built in 1805 as a federal hip-roof house, was extensively remodelled in 1882, including adding a third floor mansard roof. Here, Bob Wade of Bob
2024
Sipayik USN sailor welcomed during Old Home Week
Eastport's Old Home Week lived up to its name this July as hundreds of families welcomed returning loved ones back to the community.
2024
Local veteran chosen to honor Unknown Soldier
A local woman who made her mark in history for her service in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) recently had the "trip of a lifetime" to Washington, D.C., where she was chosen to lay the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as part of an Honor Flight excursion.
2024
Eastport Fourth draws crowds with contests, parades and fireworks
The streets of Eastport were filled with joyous throngs in celebration of Old Home Week, culminating in an enthusiastic turnout on July 4 for the Grand Independence Day Parade capped off by a luminous fireworks display.
2024
DECH responds to no confidence petition from union members
Workplace dynamics are playing out as the Down East Community Hospital (DECH) board and administrators respond to a petition of no confidence in Chief Executive Officer Steve Lail, Chief Financial Officer Lynette Parr and Chief Nursing Officer John Marshall.
2024
THE SIPAYIK WOMEN'S DRUM GROUP,
THE SIPAYIK WOMEN'S DRUM GROUP, including Lynn Mitchell and Holly Cleaves (shown), welcomed the USS Forrest Sherman and one of its sailors in particular, Tobias Francis, who is from Sipayik, as the Navy ship docked at the Eastport breakwater on the evening of July 2. (Edward French photo)