2022
SHOVELING OUT
SHOVELING OUT in front of Horn Run Brewing in downtown Eastport is Kieran Weston, following the January 7 storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on the island city. (Edward French photo)
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2022
Tribal culture-bearer remembered
A generous and unassuming Passamaquoddy man who has been one of the driving forces for the preservation of the tribe's language and culture passed away just before Christmas. Wayne Newell of Indian Township died on December 23 at the age of 79.
2022
Perry woman arrested for murder in shooting death of Eastport man
A 50-year-old Eastport man, Jason "Cowboy" Aubuchon, was shot in the head and killed in Perry the day after Christmas, and his 40-year-old former girlfriend, Danielle Wheeler, has been charged with murder.
2022
New laws to protect patients from surprise medical billing
A Maine law enacted in March 2020, An Act To Protect Consumers from Surprise Emergency Medical Bills, and a new 2021 federal law, the No Surprises Act (NSA), are meant to help patients with surprise billing.
2022
Lubec man accused of killing girlfriend arrested in Virginia
The discovery of a deceased woman believed to be from Lubec in the trunk of a car at Bailey's Mistake has led to the arrest of her boyfriend on a charge of murder.
2022
Driving champion perseveres, finds strength in horses
Bob Giles has overcome many trials throughout his life. Even now, at age 75, he possesses an unwavering fortitude. The Lubec native has faced adversity from the very beginning. At just four years old he was forced into the state foster care system and estranged from his alcoholic parents.
2021
GLOW FROM THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
GLOW FROM THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS installed by Joel Ross across the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge between Lubec and Campobello reflects off the waters of the Lubec Narrows. (J.D. Rule photo)