2011 THE CHOREOGRAPHED THE CHOREOGRAPHED waving of sheets is enjoyed by some enthusiastic participants in the True East Magnet to the Breakwater Parade, which was held in Eastport on June 15. (Edward French photo)
2011 HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY, LUBEC HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY, LUBEC! Unfurling the Lubec bicentennial flag on June 21 were (left to right) Seth Doherty, Robert Wallace, Emma Page and Ron Pesha. See the schedule of events in this issue of The Quoddy Tides or at www.lubecbicentennial.org. (John Rule photo)
2011 Plans to replace school building at Sipayik under way Plans to replace Beatrice Rafferty School with a new K-8 building for Pleasant Point school children are proceeding, although funding has not yet been secured.
2011 Robbinston committee votes to keep school open, fund budget Robbinston Grade School students can rest easy knowing that they most likely will attend classes at the school in their town for the 2011–12 year.
2011 Pembroke eyed for tidal power project The Pennamaquan River is being considered as a possible site for tidal energy generation. At the June 6 Pembroke selectman's meeting, a project proposed by Ramez Atiya, the Pennamaquan Tidal Power Plant, was discussed.
2011 Grand Manan to greet new ferry for island The arrival of a new ferry is cause for celebration on Grand Manan, and islanders have many fun events scheduled beginning on July 1, Canada Day, and ending on Saturday, July 9.
2011 Slaughterhouse to aid farmers A large man with a kind smile, Clayton Blake is the sort of person who instills trust. In his business this trait is important.