2024
Plan to move AOS 77 office stirs questions
Plans for the AOS 77 central office to move from Eastport to Robbinston are proceeding, with the move scheduled to occur this summer.
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2024
Mystery ruins in Lubec attract interest as possible Norse site
A collection of sites in Lubec previously identified as possibly having a connection to Norse settlements in the region is raising interest from those with backgrounds in anthropology.
2024
Lubec board reviews budget calling for 27% local share hike
The May 2 meeting of the Lubec school board opened with a public workshop to discuss the third draft of the proposed school budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. It attracted a handful of participants, including all three members of the town's budget committee.
2024
Invasive marine life threatens local ecosystems and fisheries
The observed spread of pancake batter tunicate -- also known as sea vomit -- in multiple locations around Passamaquoddy Bay is prompting marine scientists in the region to sound the alarm.
2024
Ashby wins age group in London Marathon
Last month a Shead High School graduate won his age category in one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Robert Ashby, who grew up in Eastport and lives in Brunswick, won the 55 through 59 age group in the London Marathon with a time of 2:38:29.
2024
DAFFODILS BLOOM
DAFFODILS BLOOM by the Civil War memorial on Washington Street in Eastport just before Memorial Day. Last fall 5,000 daffodils were planted throughout the city as a community project sponsored by Chick Moore to serve as a natural memorial to those who have served their country. (Edward French photo)
2024
DIPPING ALEWIVES
DIPPING ALEWIVES at the lower dam on the Pennamaquan River are students from Sipayik and Indian Township elementary schools on May 7. The Sipayik Environmental Department and the Passamaquoddy Tribe sponsor an Alewife Day, or Siqonomeq Day, to celebrate 'the fish that feeds all,' to bring back the