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.
Business & Development
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
Boutique hotel downtown set to be launched
The former American Can Company building on the waterfront of downtown Eastport is about to start on a 21st century journey of restoration and reuse.
2016
Port to receive licensing for phytosanitation
The Eastport Port Authority has taken a significant step forward in finally being able to export wood chips through the port with agreements that will allow for the completion of the phytosanitation equipment necessary to export into the European market.
2016
Lubec microbrewery grows local, state economy
Step into the Lubec Brewing Company, and the warm wall colors, twinkling lights and comfortable furniture give a generous welcome. It's a microbrewery with a line-up of craft beers that use hops grown by local farmers and organic grains grown in Maine.
2016
New Brunswick lobster fishery continues to look ‘pretty rosy’
Lobster fishermen in New Brunswick continue to reap the benefits of strong catches and a good price, following the opening of the season on November 8. They also note that the lobsters have been of higher quality this year.
2016
Millennium moves ahead with lawsuit against city, county
Millennium Marine USA and the boatbuilding company's owner, Cory Guimond, are proceeding with a lawsuit against the City of Eastport concerning its leasing of the city-owned former Guilford mill building, according to the company's attorney, Joseph Baldacci of Bangor.