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Community & Events

2017

Downeast sending relief aid

Hurricanes Irma and Maria left behind horrible conditions in their paths through the Caribbean last month, and, in the case of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, everyone with Eastport area connections is safe, but a Quoddy Village resident is very worried about his family and friends in Puerto Rico.

2017

City develops action plans to spur growth

As part of an effort to spur economic development and attract young families and telecommuters to the city, Eastport hosted a two-day visit by representatives from Smart Growth America, resulting in six action plans that residents will work on to market the city.

2017

Cancer conference eyes hopeful living

Today, it seems the fabric of life is often soaked in terrible stories of grief. With the recent events of cataclysmic weather in the form of three hurricanes and the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas, Nev., it is tough to dodge terrible news and look forward to tomorrow.

2017

Walk supports those fighting with addiction

Nine months ago, Holly Gartmayer-DeYoung of Eastport had a premonition. She needed to get in touch with her son. So she headed for where he lived, homeless and addicted to drugs, in Long Island, New York City.

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.