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2010

Maine AIRS brings newspaper stories to vision-impaired

John Steadman, a resident of Robbinston who gradually began to lose his vision as he grew older, has been listening to an audio broadcast program of local, regional and statewide newspaper articles through Maine AIRS for two years now. "As long as it's on the air, it's on in the house," he says.

2010

GIT ALONG, LITTLE DOGIES! Longshoremen at the Port of Eastport became wranglers on July 17, as 475 dairy cows were loaded onto the freighter Artisgracht. The cattle left the next day for a 1

GIT ALONG, LITTLE DOGIES

GIT ALONG, LITTLE DOGIES! Longshoremen at the Port of Eastport became wranglers on July 17, as 475 dairy cows were loaded onto the freighter Artisgracht. The cattle left the next day for a 13-day voyage to Turkey. (Edward French photo)

2010

A grand show of fireworks lit up the sky the night of the Fourth. The display was considered one of the best ever (bottom). (Don Dunbar and Edward French photos)

A grand show of fireworks lit up the sky the night of the Fourth. The display was considered one of the best ever (bottom). (Don Dunbar and Edward French photos

A grand show of fireworks lit up the sky the night of the Fourth. The display was considered one of the best ever (bottom). (Don Dunbar and Edward French photos)

2010

Sirens from police, fire and ambulance vehicles in the parade cause some to cover their ears and others to wave their flags (middle).

Sirens from police, fire and ambulance vehicles in the parade cause some to cover their ears and others to wave their flags (middle).

Sirens from police, fire and ambulance vehicles in the parade cause some to cover their ears and others to wave their flags (middle).

2010

Sirens from police, fire and ambulance vehicles in the parade cause some to cover their ears and others to wave their flags (middle).

Sirens from police, fire and ambulance vehicles in the parade cause some to cover their ears and others to wave their flags (middle).

Sirens from police, fire and ambulance vehicles in the parade cause some to cover their ears and others to wave their flags (middle).

2010

No-cut list for rockweed may restrict harvest

A rapid increase in the number of landowners who do not want rockweed cut on their shorefront in Cobscook Bay appears to be limiting the harvest this season for those companies that are respecting the landowners' wishes.

2010

President appoints Newell to national education council

Passamaquoddy elder and educator Wayne Newell has been appointed by President Obama as a member of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. "This is such an honor, and I am delighted," Newell says. Newell lives in Indian Township, where he has worked in Native education for 40 years.