2022
Lost Dear Santa letter returns home
A few weeks ago a precious gift was found at the Perry Post Office during a deep cleaning, a "Dear Santa" letter written by three-year-old Majik Francis in December 1995.
Community & Events
2022
Lobster fishery nets support at local rallies
The color red was on display at Perio Point on Beals Island and across Washington County on September 26 as many businesses and schools came out in force to support the lobster fishery. The "Supporting Our Heritage: Maine's Lobster" rally in Beals saw over 100 people in attendance.
2022
Crossing guard leaves a legacy of kindness
A changing of the guard took place in early September when Dot Larsen did one final shift ushering children safely across King Street to and from St. Stephen Elementary School. She did not plan on a 35-year career as a school crossing guard back in 1986.
2022
Youth broadband survey yields surprising results
A youth broadband survey spearheaded by Elaine Abbott of the Sunrise County Economic Council with survey design assistance of Corrie Hunkler of Healthy Acadia has brought to the fore the voices of the next generations and their thoughts about IT access and use.
2022
Hybrid cruise ship to dock in Eastport
The new 459-foot Hurtigruten expedition ship Roald Amundsen, the world's first hybrid cruise ship, will be visiting Maine for the first time when it docks in Eastport on Tuesday, September 20, arriving at 10 a.m. and departing at 8 p.m.
2022
Wood Island church celebrates 100 years
Ancestors were acknowledged and present day cousins reintroduced -- or met for the first time -- when the Wood Island Reformed Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday, August 6.
2022
Two festivals cook up crowd-pleasing fun, Tasty seafood to be savored
One of the benefits of living on the coast of Maine is access to fresh fish and seafood -- and one of the best ways to enjoy it is during Eastport's annual Salmon and Seafood Festival.