2017
Arctic mining trucks land at port terminal
Four heavy-duty tractors and 16 tandem side-dump trailers are being trucked from as far away as Idaho into the Port of Eastport for shipment to a new mining operation in the Arctic.
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2017
Wind energy project eyed for Columbia area
A new wind energy project could mean 30 wind turbines placed over a 9,000-acre spread in the Columbia, Cherryfield and townships 18 and 19 area of Washington County.
2017
Valentine couples share how to remain sweethearts for life
Valentine's Day is a reminder of the importance of having someone to love and of having someone love you, and three Quoddy area couples agree that patience, love and respect have helped keep their marriages long and happy.
2017
Studies weigh fate of Whiting Mill Pond dam
While tensions have risen at times over conflicting points of view belonging to various stakeholders, options to consider for the Whiting Mill Pond dam's future are being gathered as part of the process undertaken by Downeast Salmon Federation as the site's new owner.
2017
Passamaquoddy immersion classes aim to revive language
“Woli'spasuwiw!” the teachers and young students greet each other, as they say "Good morning" at the start of their Passamaquoddy language immersion class. Then they sing, "Woli spasuwihpultine," or "Let us have a good breakfast."
2017
Women’s march inspires rallies locally, regionally in solidarity
Organizers of the Women's March on Washington, held on January 21, report well over 500,000 people came to march, speak and make their voices heard, with additional solidarity marches held around the nation and the world.
2017
Whiting dam repair pegged at possibly $1.3 million
The first engineering study in a series estimates that the cost to repair the Whiting Mill Pond dam could be as much as $1.3 million, while demolition of the dam might cost only $150,000. Along with repair costs, the construction of a fishway could cost an additional million dollars...