2024
WITCHES
WITCHES and warlocks paraded through downtown Eastport during the Witches of Eastport festival on October 26. See this issue for more photos and an article on the bewitching festival. (Don Dunbar photo)
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2024
Wabanaki studies in schools foster connection with culture
Students in Washington County schools are being enriched with Wabanaki culture as a result of integrated teachings at both the elementary and high school levels.
2024
SCEC economic summit highlights area's development
The challenges and opportunities of the Greater East Grand Region (GEGR) and Washington County were addressed during the annual summit of the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) on October 16 at the Danforth town hall.
2024
Lubec property tax rate increases 23.4%
During the October 21 meeting of the Lubec Select Board, the selectmen voted 5-0 to set the property tax rate for the upcoming commitment at 19 mills, an increase of 23.4% from the previous rate of 15.4.
2024
Liberals win but not in Charlotte County
Charlotte County bucked the trend in the New Brunswick provincial general election on October 21. Voters in both Saint Croix and Fundy The Isles Saint John Lorneville stuck with the Progressive Conservatives even as the party lost seats across the province to the Liberals under leader Susan Holt.
2024
Federal, state election races are heating up
Voter turnout is expected to be high in the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5, with many considering the race for president one of the most consequential in many decades.
2024
WAITING FOR VISITORS
WAITING FOR VISITORS from the Viking Mars cruise ship to stop by his vintage hat shop in downtown Eastport is Jim Blankman. (Edward French photo)