2023
Three unions at Woodland Pulp mill go on strike
Eighty workers belonging to three local unions at the Woodland Pulp mill went on strike this week, after rejecting the company's contract offer.
Business & Development
2023
Salmon escape raises concerns about seals, risk to wild fish
The recent escape of 50,000 juvenile salmon from a fish farm off Cutler has again raised concerns about the risks posed to wild Atlantic salmon by net-pen aquaculture.
2023
First commercial operation of heat-treating system conducted
The first commercial-scale operation of a heat-treating system for wood chips for overseas shipment occurred at the Port of Eastport on July 27 and 28. The phytosanitation of 40 tons of southern yellow pine chips was conducted by Phyto-Charter Inc.
2023
After conveyor belt accident port rallies to unload wood chips
The second wood chip shipment imported through the Port of Eastport this year soon ran into a problem with the port's bulk conveyor system, but quick action and support from area contractors led to the unloading operation not taking much longer than had been expected.
2023
Midsize cruise ships boosting Eastport’s economy
This past week's arrival of a cruise ship with the largest number of passengers to visit Eastport is a prelude to a number of midsize vessels that will be coming to the island city this fall.
2023
Seafood plant company regroups following fire
A fire on the afternoon of Monday, May 1, destroyed four buildings and damaged a fifth belonging to Special K Fisheries on Grand Manan. Fire Chief Phillip Brown says the building was fully involved when emergency responders arrived.
2023
Eastport pharmacist closes doors, blames state
Patrons of Havey and Wilson's pharmacy must have their prescriptions filled elsewhere after April 27. After almost 30 years as owner, pharmacist Dana Fickett of Perry says declining profits have forced him to close his Eastport drugstore.