GATHERING TOGETHER
GATHERING TOGETHER for a 9/11 memorial vigil in Calais on September 14, 2001, were people from all over the Quoddy area, including Tessa Claridge and Angelica Underhill, who made the thoughtful sign. (Edward French photo)
September 09, 2021
Front Page Stories
Whether island ferry run stops depends on U.S. border opening
Whether the private ferry from Campobello to Deer Island runs this winter apparently depends on an American government decision over border restrictions.
Parade celebrates centenarian’s life
The town of Charlotte celebrated the 100th birthday of Ruth Eileen (Brown) Sawyer on Saturday, August 28. Approximately 60 people gathered at the Charlotte Fire Station to form a parade that proceeded toward her home on Ayers Junction Road.
Lack of law enforcement officers hits county municipalities
The difficulty in attracting and retaining law enforcement officers is a nationwide problem that has been hitting Washington County, with some fearing that area towns are about to fall off a cliff because of the scarcity of trained personnel.
Impact of September 11 attacks remembered
Twenty years have passed since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four planes and used them to destroy the World Trade Center towers in New York City and a portion of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Lubec grapples with curtailing increase in vandalism, thefts
Responding to claims of a surge in vandalism, speeding, property damage and theft, Washington County Sheriff Barry Curtis and Chief Deputy Michael Crabtree spoke to a full house during the September 1 meeting of the Lubec Select Board.
RETURNING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
RETURNING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL on September 1 were students at the Eastport Elementary School. The wearing of masks was optional. Students were in school for only two days before it was closed for 10 days after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. See this issue for