2011
Basketmakers nurture tradition of innovation
In the early 1990s the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance was formed with 55 founding members, comprised of elders from the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes.
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2011
NINE OF THE 24 FILIPINO WORKERS
NINE OF THE 24 FILIPINO WORKERS at the Paturel International plant at Northern Harbour, Deer Island, pose in front of the world's largest lobster pound, which is part of the company's operations. With them are Stuart McKay, manager of Paturel's operations on the island,
2011
FIRE DESTROYED
FIRE DESTROYED an unoccupied Gin Cove Road house in Perry on Sunday, January 9. The fire has been deemed of suspicious origin. Approximately 10 structure fires have occurred in the town in the past three years. (Don Dunbar photo)
2011
Scallop area closure draws mixed reaction
The Department of Marine Resources' compromise to close part of Cobscook Bay to scallop dragging, because of the lack of legal-size scallops and the large amount of seed, is finding a mixed reaction Downeast, with some fishermen maintaining that the entire bay should have been closed and some...
2011
Locals to face off with NHL legends
The Grand Manan Community Centre ice rink will be packed with hockey fans on Friday, January 20, for a game that evening between the NHL Legends and a group of local hockey players.
2011
Friends planning larger vision for Marine Technology Center
The Friends of The Boat School are busy working to create a smooth transition for the 43-year-old school as it changes hands from Husson University to the Friends at the end of this spring.
2011
Communities work to avoid foreclosures
It has been a long time since the economy in Washington County has meant comfortable living for the majority of its residents.