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2006

Island arson believed work of vigilantes

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating an apparent incident of vigilante justice on Grand Manan Island in the early hours of Saturday, July 22, that led to arson, gunfire and physical altercations in Castalia...

2006

EXAMINING A DEAD RIGHT WHALE on a Campobello beach are Canadian and American researchers. The whale had suffered 13 large gashes from the propeller of a ship, and her body was found floating

EXAMINING A DEAD RIGHT WHALE

EXAMINING A DEAD RIGHT WHALE on a Campobello beach are Canadian and American researchers. The whale had suffered 13 large gashes from the propeller of a ship, and her body was found floating off Grand Manan. (Chessie Johnson photo) Right whale dead; ship strike suspected EXAMINING A DEAD RIGHT WHALE

2006

Perry citizens’ petition seeks recall provision

Four citizens of Perry met at the town clerk's office on June 8 with 141 signatures from registered voters in the Town of Perry to petition selectmen to call a special town meeting to vote on enacting a recall ordinance.

2006

Communities salute Independence Day

Parades, contests, food, sailors, sports and concerts were among the festivities that made up this year's Fourth of July and Old Home Week in Eastport, and several days of damp weather didn't dampen spirits.

2006

Crowds turn out for grand opening of Calais hospital

There was a festive atmosphere in Calais on Saturday morning, July 8, as hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony of the city's new hospital.

2006

SACK RACE

SACK RACE

LOWERING THE COLORS at the end of the day on July 4 are members of the USS Porter crew (above). "Look, ma, no hands!" CMC Musso of the Porter seems to be saying in the codfish relay (below). Using hands but not their feet, competitors in the sack

2006

CODFISH RELAY

CODFISH RELAY

LOWERING THE COLORS at the end of the day on July 4 are members of the USS Porter crew (above). "Look, ma, no hands!" CMC Musso of the Porter seems to be saying in the codfish relay (below). Using hands but not their feet, competitors in the sack