2022
PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBAL MEMBERS
PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBAL MEMBERS held a Full Moon Ceremony with singing and drumming at Split Rock, Sipayik, during the full moon on July 13. (Don Dunbar photo)
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2022
COOLING OFF
COOLING OFF on a hot summer's day are these youth at Little Falls in Pembroke. (Edward French photo)
2022
Post office closure plan for Deer Island opposed by leaders
Community leaders on Deer Island want Canada Post to reverse its decision to close the Leonardville Post Office. The federal Crown corporation plans to permanently close the post office this summer and replace it with outdoor community mail boxes.
2022
Port authority set to face transitions
With no shipping having taken place so far this year, the Eastport Port Authority is facing a number of changes, as its longtime leader is leaving, wood pulp shipments are switching from overseas to domestic markets and the potentially large wood chip shipments to Europe continue to be paused.
2022
Machias bridge meeting raises dump concerns
Over 90 people attended the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) public meeting on June 28 to discuss a bridge span for the Machias dike as the "preferred alternative" to replace the existing four-box causeway span.
2022
A JOYFUL WAVING FOURTH
A JOYFUL WAVING FOURTH! During Eastport's 4th of July celebration, children reach up for prizes during the Penny Scramble, held every year in memory of Reid F. Craig, and also Peggy Davis this year. Below left, a winner holds up his hands in the watermelon-eating contest, and below
2022
Poll watchers’ presence raises issues, concern
The presence of poll watchers at Washington County election sites who checked whether those who voted were actually eligible voters during the primary election on June 14 is part of a nationwide effort by the Republican Party to check on the integrity of elections and also to potentially...