September 11, 2008

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"HE WAS HAVING NONE OF IT," said Mackie Greene, captain of the Mister Matthew, when the crew of the Island Cruises whale watching boat tossed a life ring to a waterlogged eagle in order to p

"HE WAS HAVING NONE OF IT,"

"HE WAS HAVING NONE OF IT," said Mackie Greene, captain of the Mister Matthew, when the crew of the Island Cruises whale watching boat tossed a life ring to a waterlogged eagle in order to pull it closer to the vessel. The bird was eventually rescued by members

Impact of rockweed harvesting in Cobscook Bay area debated

"Our goal tonight is information sharing," stated Gavin Hood, president of the Maine Seaweed Council. The council's board meeting was held September 9 at The Boat School in Eastport and attracted 24 participants.

Solutions to fight decline in life expectancy eyed

The cycle of poverty is a classic vicious circle. Unemployment leads to poor living conditions: inability to access educational opportunities, poor housing, the lack of choice that makes people feel they have little control over their lives, and substandard health care.

First Wind gives project a second wind

After lying dormant for a couple of years, the plan for a wind energy project on Grand Manan has passed from one company, Eastern Wind Power of Quispamsis, N.B., to First Wind of Newton, Mass., which is expecting to begin construction at the site next year.

Energy generation from solid waste explored by board

When Marion Transfer Station (MTS) directors met September 9, their prepared agenda included, under 'New Business,' a presentation by Edward Dugay of Cherryfield on a 'proposal to take MTS waste and turn it into fuel.

Friends remember 'bard of Eastport'

The city of Eastport has been fortunate to have had many advocates since it was first settled over two centuries ago, but it lost a special son with the passing of John Pike Grady on September 3.

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