2020
Crew describes life on board
Like the U.S. Navy ships over the Fourth of July, the dormant cruise ship Riviera has been drawing many people to Eastport since it arrived early in the morning on June 14.
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2020
Basketmaker’s life honored by many
A Passamaquoddy master basketmaker who was the matriarch of four generations of tribal basket-weavers is being remembered by her family, other tribal members and numerous arts organizations for her work to pass on the traditional craft to future generations.
2020
ORPC to discuss $10 million project model for Eastport
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) is looking at national and state policy shifts in renewable energy supply and storage and identifying opportunities for its own operations.
2020
Supervisor to be assigned on Campobello
The rural community of Campobello will be placed under the administration of New Brunswick authorities because of the local government's loss of membership on the elected council.
2020
Stolen lobster boat found and returned
A Grand Manan man has been charged in the theft of a lobster boat from the island on May 25. Grampa's Legacy, a 45 foot lobster boat belonging to Special K Fisheries, was taken from the North Head wharf shortly after midnight and recovered in Maine later that day.
2020
Reopening strategies are eyed Downeast
Area restaurants and retail shops are assessing whether to open their doors as the state mandates related to COVID 19 safety protocols begin to loosen.
2020
Restaurants face challenges
The restaurant business is tough on a normal day. Statistics are daunting to anyone looking to run an eating establishment anywhere in the country. Now, add on the extra challenge of keeping patrons safe during a pandemic while balancing expenses and staff, and that challenge is magnified tenfold.