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2021

Coast Guard housing work to start in Perry

Construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's housing project in Perry, which had stirred an outcry from neighbors on the Shore Road when it was proposed in 2019, is expected to begin this summer. The Coast Guard has awarded a contract to Ducas Construction of Scarborough in the amount of $8 million...

2021

Canadian border not yet reopening but restrictions being eased

Canada will take the first baby step next month toward reopening the border to American visitors. The measures announced in Ottawa might seem painfully little...

2021

Salmon federation wins grant for stocking parr

On May 27 the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) held an hour long update on the Peter Gray Parr Project (PGPP) on the East Machias River. The Zoom session had over 50 people participate in the informative session led by DSF Executive Director Dwayne Shaw and Hatchery Manager Zach Sheller.

2021

Reopening of border a federal decision that may be complex

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs hopes to greet visitors from Maine this summer, but folks in Lubec and Calais should not line up at the bridges to Campobello Island and St. Stephen just yet.

2021

Offensive political signs raise concerns

The recent appearance in Lubec of politically motivated signs featuring unprintable offensive language has people scratching their heads.

2021

Mural restoration work spotlights GAR Hall

Mural restoration specialist Tony Castro was astonished at the vibrant colors he began to see emerging from decades of grime on the murals at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall in Eastport.

2021

Health center rallies to give vaccines for hepatitis A

For Eastport and some neighboring communities, the start of the Memorial Day weekend on May 28 was not the usual long weekend of welcoming the summer. Instead of relaxing with family around the grill, residents were calling the Eastport Health Center (EHC)...