2015
Indian Day draws large crowd
The 50th Ceremonial Indian Day celebration drew a large crowd to the dances as well as a record-breaking number of participants in many of the weekend's most popular events.
Community & Events
2015
Digital detox group learning to live unplugged
Early on a July Saturday morning a seven‑member group visiting Eastport from Silicon Valley in California as part of a "digital detox" pilot project was hard at work helping the Eastport Recreation Committee clear land for a future skateboard area and a "little tots" park next to the...
2015
Traveller brings message to island
A man with a message is walking around the Maritimes this summer, towing a cart decked with flags and exchanging inspiration with all he meets. In late June Mikael Champagne reached Grand Manan.
2015
Concerns about drug use spur discussion in Lubec with sheriff
Washington County Sheriff Barry Curtis and Chief Deputy Michael Crabtree met with a group of about 30 Lubec residents on May 18 to hear concerns about what is described as rampant drug use within the community. Curtis, who campaigned on county drug issues, said, "We're just a few minutes into this."
2015
Deer Island-Eastport ferry will not be running this year
The Deer Island-Eastport ferry will not be operating this year but will resume its regular run next year. East Coast Ferries Ltd. of Deer Island has accepted a contract from the provincial government to provide ferry service on the Saint John River this year.
2015
Knitting remembrance for fishermen’s memorial
A quiet moment of reflection last fall has resulted in the collaboration of two women passionate about fiber arts and with connections to the sea on a project to benefit the Lost Fishermen's Memorial Association of Lubec.
2015
Hunger Games reveal wealth gap
It’s been said that the best way to understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes.