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2010

City budget proposal would cut four positions

Because of declining revenues and a desire by the Eastport City Council to not increase the tax rate, acting City Manager George "Bud" Finch is proposing a new budget for fiscal year 2011 that would include eliminating four positions in the Eastport municipal government.

2010

"THREE, TWO, ONE, GO!" The crowd races to get to the Easter eggs during the April 4 event in North Head, Grand Manan. Over 450 people took part in or watched the hunt for over 10,000 eggs. (

"THREE, TWO, ONE, GO

"THREE, TWO, ONE, GO!" The crowd races to get to the Easter eggs during the April 4 event in North Head, Grand Manan. Over 450 people took part in or watched the hunt for over 10,000 eggs. (Sharon Greenlaw photo)

2010

Washington County per capita lottery sales top in Maine

Washington County residents have the highest per capita spending of $238 per year on Maine State Lottery tickets for 2009. Waldo County residents spent the least at $121, and the second highest per capita expenditure was found in Kennebec County at $192.

2010

Province to fund island ferry study

The province of New Brunswick has agreed to fund a study to look at year-round ferry service for Campobello Island. The island's Health and Wellness Advisory Committee has been pressing for the need for year-round ferry service to the mainland to access goods and services.

2010

Fraud cited as agency closes island’s bank

Up to $1.7 million in financial fraud by at least one former employee of the Deer Island Credit Union was a significant factor in the decision by the regulatory agency that has been managing the facility to close the only financial institution on the island.

2010

Historic Campobello property’s future uncertain

The future operation and ownership of the former Lupine Lodge on Campobello Island are in question, with members of its most recent operators, the nonprofit International Friends Committee/Compass Institute, dismayed by recent New Brunswick Department of Tourism and Parks actions.

2010

Acrobat Research closure hits 40 with layoffs at Calais branch

Jeannine Lank of Robbinston was part of the first training class in January 2008 when Acrobat Research opened its doors in Calais with much fanfare -- and with the projection of employing as many as 200 people in an area hungry for jobs.