2023
HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL
HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL after summer vacation are these Eastport Elementary School students coming off the bus for the first day of school. (Edward French photo)
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2023
HEADING DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH
HEADING DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH in the harness racing at the Washington County Fair on August 27 in Pembroke are (from left) James Ramsdell of Pembroke driving Downeast Foxy Lady, Scott Pooler of Vassalboro driving Pembroke Baroness and Joshua Ramsdell of Bellingham, Mass., driving Downeast Spirit. See this issue for coverage
2023
Salmon escape raises concerns about seals, risk to wild fish
The recent escape of 50,000 juvenile salmon from a fish farm off Cutler has again raised concerns about the risks posed to wild Atlantic salmon by net-pen aquaculture.
2023
Salmon and Seafood Festival dishes up annual feast of fun
The annual Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival is celebrating 35 years on Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3.
2023
Proposed Downeast trail could help spur economic development
Larry Balchen, a Jonesboro resident and president emeritus of the Pleasant River Fish and Game Conservation Association, believes Downeast could lose its luster should its natural landscape continue to be developed.
2023
Pirate Festival sure to please scallywags of all ages
The annual Eastport Pirate Festival is celebrating 18 years with sails full of activities for scallywags of all ages from Thursday, September 7, through Sunday, September 10.
2023
City preparing for commissioning of new U.S. Navy ship
The Eastport Port Authority is preparing for the commissioning ceremony for a new U.S. Navy ship at the Eastport breakwater on Saturday, September 30. The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta will join the active fleet with the commissioning ceremony...