2009 Fish farmers rescue diver swept around Old Sow whirlpool A recreational diver from New Brunswick who got swept into the Old Sow, the second largest whirlpool in the world, is lucky to be alive, say his rescuers.
2009 Finch submits letter of resignation to Eastport city council After over 14 years as Eastport city manager, George "Bud" Finch has submitted his resignation, to be effective December 31. The city council is expected to consider the resignation at its December 14 meeting.
2009 Campobello residents weigh rural community designation An open house held on December 8 for the public to discuss whether to establish a rural community on Campobello Island was attended by more than 30 islanders. A second session was held on the evening of December 10.
2009 Sunken vessel believed to be All American Efforts to raise a sea urchin dragger that sank this year in Cobscook Bay are expected to continue in the coming days. The boat, believed to be probably the All American, was located by members of the Maine State Police dive team on December 7 near Reversing Falls, Pembroke.
2009 Wreath-making rings in the holiday season Maine's most fragrant industry is off to a good start despite the warmer than usual November weather. Orders for holiday wreaths, centerpieces and garlands made from fresh Maine balsam are holding steady with last year's numbers...
2009 Schools brace for pending subsidy losses Schools in Union 104 could lose nearly three-quarters of a million dollars from reductions in state subsidies over the next three years, according to projections by the Maine Department of Education.
2009 High lobster catch nets better price as risks are foreseen Good catches, fair seas and a better price have greeted New Brunswick lobster fishermen during the first two weeks of their season. However, prices are still down significantly from two years ago, and fishermen know that catches cannot continue increasing every year.