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2024

Facing increased patient need, health center plans new facility

With space restrictions at its current location and an increasing patient need, Eastport Health Care (EHC) is planning to relocate to a new facility not far from its current Boynton Street location.

2024

Solar farm proposed in Cutler; town passes moratorium ordinance

At the February 6 Cutler Select Board meeting, the last item on the agenda was the notice received by the town that Sol America Energy LLC was holding a public informational meeting on a proposed solar farm behind the Ackley Road...

2024

Airport prepares for its future with updated plan, new terminal

Under the guidance of new Eastport Airport Manager Peter Lehmann and the Airport Advisory Committee, the municipal airport is working on a number of fronts to ready for its future, including an update to its 2004 master plan, planning for the recruitment of commuter feeder service and the long...

2024

Recollections of past winters stir warm memories

Winter around Passamaquoddy Bay has changed a lot over the past several decades, as any longtime resident of the area will tell you. The milder weather, combined with changing demographics and interests, has led to many differences in how communities celebrate -- or cope with -- the season.

2024

PULLING A PICKEREL out of an ice-fishing hole is Beau McLaughlin of Baileyville, as Oliver Bishop cheers him on during the Calais Lions Club's fishing derby on Round Pond on January 27. See

PULLING A PICKEREL

PULLING A PICKEREL out of an ice-fishing hole is Beau McLaughlin of Baileyville, as Oliver Bishop cheers him on during the Calais Lions Club's fishing derby on Round Pond on January 27. See this issue for an article about the fishing derby. (Don Dunbar photo)

2024

SCALLOP DRAGGERS hit Johnson's Cove in Eastport hard on January 31, following the closure of Cobscook Bay to scallop fishing. See this issue for an article about the scallop season. (Don Dun

SCALLOP DRAGGERS

SCALLOP DRAGGERS hit Johnson's Cove in Eastport hard on January 31, following the closure of Cobscook Bay to scallop fishing. See this issue for an article about the scallop season. (Don Dunbar photo)

2024

Flagpole park plan scrapped; town eyes its future

An almost two year investment in time, money and patience by the Town of Columbia Falls regarding its future land use plan and large scale building development looks to be coming to a close. The town will vote on accepting a new code of ordinances at its annual town meeting set for Tuesday,...