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2007

School budget plan in Eastport seeks 3% local share hike

With a drop in state subsidy of nearly $65,000 for the Eastport school system, Superintendent Arthur Wittine has proposed a draft budget that requests a 3% increase in local tax funding and eliminates the art program at Shead High School.

2007

LEAVING FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND, on the edge between land and sea, a trio of youngsters walks along the sand beach in Eastport's South End, enjoying the spring weather. (Edward French photo)

LEAVING FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND,

LEAVING FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND, on the edge between land and sea, a trio of youngsters walks along the sand beach in Eastport's South End, enjoying the spring weather. (Edward French photo) LEAVING FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND, on the edge between land and sea, a trio of youngsters

2007

Sheriff's department baffled by 70 missing guns

Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith reports that 70 guns are missing from the department's evidence locker. More than two dozen of the missing weapons are handguns.

2007

Lubec voters narrowly approve zoning change for new housing

A special town meeting in Lubec on Wednesday, April 25 drew an overflow crowd of over 200 voters to the municipal building to consider three articles related to zoning and planning.

2007

Economic plan draws varied local response

Five Washington County business people responded to a recent report and action plan on Maine's economy, which argues for cutting government spending while investing in an innovation-based economy, by stating that they are not waiting for the state or "a white knight" to come in and help.

2007

Patriot's Day storm destroys six nests of eagles on coast

The wind and rain storm that struck the area on Monday, April 16, caused the destruction of the bald eagles' nest built at the end of a pier in Quoddy Village, Eastport, along with five other nests in the state.

2007

Province plans new Deer Island ferry; bridge not on table

The provincial government's decision to replace one of the Deer Island ferries, the John E. Rigby, with a new vessel by 2010 is stirring up calls from islanders for a fixed link to the mainland instead of a ferry service.