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2010

Board for new school system sets lively tone

Lubec High School will be closing its doors for good this summer. By a close vote of 269 to 230, or 54% to 46%, Lubec residents decided on June 23 that operating the small high school is beyond the means of the taxpayers.

2010

Swallowtail among lighthouse sites declared surplus by DFO

One of the iconic symbols for not only the region but perhaps Canada is among the nearly 1,000 lighthouses that the federal government has decided it no longer wants to maintain. Swallowtail Lighthouse on Grand Manan Island is among the 32 active lighthouses.

2010

Sunny skies greet visitors for Fourth of July celebration

"Great weather, a long holiday weekend and, especially, the arrival of the U.S.S. De Wert made for an incredible Fourth of July this year." Barbara Hicks, who co-chairs the Eastport Fourth of July Committee with J.

2010

Half Moon Cove considered by competitors

Half Moon Cove in Cobscook Bay could be the focus of two competing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) applications for tidal energy generation projects.

2010

Eastport fired up for fun-filled Fourth

The Eastport Fourth of July Committee has planned another fun-filled celebration for all ages and is extending an invitation for all to attend this year's Old Home Week from July 1 through July 5.

2010

Board for new school system sets lively tone

Following some squabbling and procedural debates, the new Sunrise County School System was brought forth into the world without too much kicking and screaming at the first meeting of the board for alternative organizational structure (AOS) 77. After the three-and-a-half-hour, not-too-painful delivery of the bouncing new school system, board member

2010

"VOTE TO SAVE LUBEC HIGH SCHOOL!" chant residents at a rally held on June 22 in support of keeping the high school open next year. The next day, though, townspeople voted, by a narrow margin

"VOTE TO SAVE LUBEC HIGH SCHOOL

"VOTE TO SAVE LUBEC HIGH SCHOOL!" chant residents at a rally held on June 22 in support of keeping the high school open next year. The next day, though, townspeople voted, by a narrow margin, to close the school. (Chessie Crowe photo)