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2023

Tradition of Navy ship for Fourth returns to Eastport

After an absence of three years because of the pandemic, the U.S. Navy returned in full force to celebrate the Fourth of July in Eastport, a long tradition that dates back to at least 1860. The crew of the USS Oscar Austin spent six days in the island city, participating in many of the Fourth...

2023

St. Stephen residents discuss homelessness issues, solutions

St. Stephen Municipal District Council will form a community driven committee to propose solutions to homelessness, addiction and crime. Council would also support a community effort to establish a Neighbourhood Watch program.

2023

Island fisherman tries "farming for love"

A new reality TV dating show airing on CTV this summer has a Grand Manan connection, with the participation of 36 year old Josh MacLeod, who is currently a lobster fisherman on the island.

2023

Charlotte votes down school budget again

Over 100 people attended the Charlotte special town meeting on June 27 to revote on the school budget that had previously been rejected at the annual town meeting on May 25. The budget then had been reconsidered by the school board and ended up being trimmed by nearly $25,000.

2023

EASTPORT'S GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY over the USS Oscar Austin capped the Fourth of July celebration. An eager youth take part in the penny scramble, while Tucker Mitton splashes into the wate

EASTPORT'S GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY

EASTPORT'S GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY over the USS Oscar Austin capped the Fourth of July celebration. An eager youth take part in the penny scramble, while Tucker Mitton splashes into the water as he captures the flag. See this issue for more coverage of the Fourth of July and

2023

Towns to dazzle for Fourth; Lubec plans raft of events

There are 60 entries on the list of events for Lubec's Fourth of July celebration, and that's only those listed as of June 13 on revision 12, available on the town website.

2023

Towns to dazzle for Fourth; Eastport to greet Navy ship

The Eastport Fourth of July Committee has been hard at work creating another homecoming week for visitors, residents and families coming from near and far to celebrate the annual holiday.