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2017

Eastport police chief terminated from position

Eastport Police Chief Dale Earle was terminated from his position on October 20, just 10 days after returning to work following his being on medical leave for two and a half months.

2017

Calais council reluctant in assisting CRH

The Calais City Council has signed a letter requesting financial support for the Calais Regional Hospital, albeit with significant reservations and concerns voiced by multiple councillors.

2017

With no wild salmon in river, salmon groups trade accusations

The debate over the impact of salmon farms on wild Atlantic salmon runs has again come to the fore, as for the first time in 25 years of monitoring no wild Atlantic salmon have returned from the sea this year to the Magaguadavic River fishway in St. George...

2017

Weather data could save lives

Given the recent events of crippling hurricanes in Texas, Florida and now Puerto Rico, their combined timing and devastation will certainly spark debate about climate change.

2017

Indigenous People’s Day supported by Eastport city council

During the October 11 Eastport City Council meeting, Robin Farrin brought forth a request for the city to officially change the Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Several community members insisted the change is "long overdue" and particularly appropriate for Eastport...

2017

Downeast sending relief aid

Hurricanes Irma and Maria left behind horrible conditions in their paths through the Caribbean last month, and, in the case of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, everyone with Eastport area connections is safe, but a Quoddy Village resident is very worried about his family and friends in Puerto Rico.

2017

City develops action plans to spur growth

As part of an effort to spur economic development and attract young families and telecommuters to the city, Eastport hosted a two-day visit by representatives from Smart Growth America, resulting in six action plans that residents will work on to market the city.