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Community & Events

2017

Partnerships may bring fiber optic service

Having a reliable, high-speed Internet network that offers residents the ability to stream content without constraint, utilize telemedicine, telecommute and teleconference is one of the foremost goals of Calais and Baileyville in the municipalities' ongoing effort to attract residents and...

2017

Any-deer permits to be issued in area

For the first time in approximately 30 years, hunters in the Downeast coastal region of Maine will be able to shoot anterless deer this season. At its August meeting, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) advisory council approved the statewide permit allocations...

2017

Pair complete 150 walks to Swallowtail

Many events have been held across Canada this year to commemorate the country's 150th birthday. Some have been huge, drawing thousands of visitors; countless others may have been quiet personal acknowledgements of the milestone.

2017

Downeast rallies to send aid to victims of Harvey

Communities in Washington and Hancock counties were among those that rallied together to send aid to people in Texas working to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Some area residents have close ties to Texans who were affected by the massive storm.

2017

Swashbuckling pirates to swarm

The easternmost city in the U.S. will once again host the largest pirate festival in northern New England and the Canadian Maritimes. The festivities for the 12th annual Eastport Pirate Festival will be held from Friday, September 8, through Sunday, September 10.

2017

Salmon fest celebrates 30 years

For 30 years, the end of summer in Eastport has been celebrated with a festival paying homage to the Atlantic salmon and other delicious seafood found in local waters.

2017

Natural resources, culture focus of cross-border tourism project

The Passamaquoddy Bay region shares more than its maritime culture. It shares a gateway entrance for tourism discovery for those on either side of the border.