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2011

RC&D funding cut in federal budget

Funding has been cut to Downeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) as part of a federal budget cut of $51 million to the national RC&D program. Downeast RC&D Council President Nathan Pennell explains that the news came on April 15 and the two staff members...

2011

Husson to end its operation of Boat School

The Boat School will be ending its operations under Husson University after its obligations have been met with all current students during the 2011‑2012 school year. After a thorough review of its operations, the Husson board of trustees made the determination at a meeting held on April 20.

2011

Ferry run between Eastport and Lubec to begin late June

A longtime local fishing vessel will be used to ferry passengers between Eastport and Lubec this summer. Captain Steven Pagels of Downeast Windjammer Cruises now owns the Quoddy Dam and will use it as a ferry for four round trips daily, except on Mondays, starting in late June.

2011

Port keeps growing, celebrates its 1,000th ship

A ceremony marking the arrival of the 1,000th ship to call at the Port of Eastport was an occasion to celebrate the port's success over the past 30 years and its ongoing efforts so that it is one of the fastest growing cargo ports in New England.

2011

Five candidates vying for seat in Canadian election on May 2

Five candidates are seeking to replace a longtime member of parliament who is not seeking reelection for the Southwest New Brunswick seat in the Canadian general election on Monday, May 2.

2011

Two towns count down to bicentennials

The Town of Robbinston is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year with some summertime lectures, pageant and a community picnic.

2011

Former police chief pleads guilt to thefts for gambling

The former chief of the Pleasant Point Police Department pled guilty on Wednesday, April 6, in Washington County Superior Court to a felony charge of theft by unauthorized taking as well as a misdemeanor of misuse of entrusted funds, involving $33,244.50.