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2010

Shark attack hooks national media onto local fish farm diver

A close encounter with a large shark on Saturday, October 23, was videotaped by a Perry diver in waters off Eastport and has captured the attention of media from all over the world.

2010

New Pleasant Point chief tackles tough financial challenges

An unemployment rate over 50% and a lack of any revenue for the tribal government are among the severe challenges facing the new Passamaquoddy chief at Pleasant Point.

2010

Trescott company lands deal for seafood pies at Hannaford

Seafood lovers will soon have a new option to please their palates: four different seafood pies of the Maine Fresh line of foods produced by the Trescott-based Cobscook Bay Company LLC.

2010

Comprehensive plan rejected again in Perry

Three years of planning on a rocky road resulted in a close defeat for the Perry Comprehensive Plan and its revisions, which were presented to the town on the November 2 ballot.

2010

Pembroke man honors service of six brothers

Just before Veterans Day this year, Jonathan Aretakis of Pembroke ran in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., to honor his father and uncles who were in the Marines during World War II. The story of those men -- six brothers in all who served in combat during the war...

2010

WELCOMING THE GREAT PUMPKIN was this large gathering of Jack-o'-lanterns along Eastport's Water Street. David and Leslie Arens arranged the display, which attracted much attention, next to t

WELCOMING THE GREAT PUMPKIN

WELCOMING THE GREAT PUMPKIN was this large gathering of Jack-o'-lanterns along Eastport's Water Street. David and Leslie Arens arranged the display, which attracted much attention, next to their house. (Edward French photo)

2010

REPUBLICANS ON THE MOVE. State Senator Kevin Raye of Perry, who has been nominated as the new Senate president, Paul LePage, the new governor-elect of Maine, and Eastport Port Director Chris

REPUBLICANS ON THE MOVE

REPUBLICANS ON THE MOVE. State Senator Kevin Raye of Perry, who has been nominated as the new Senate president, Paul LePage, the new governor-elect of Maine, and Eastport Port Director Chris Gardner, chair of the Washington County Republican Committee, toured the port's Estes Head terminal on October