2015
Wreath-making rings in holidays
Wreath-making is under way in several Downeast locations, a sure sign that the holidays are beginning. The wreath-making season runs from November first until about December 15.
Community & Events
2015
Lack of justice in killing hurts 50 years later
The 50th anniversary of the brutal killing of a Passamaquoddy man and the violent assault on another was marked in a somber ceremony of remembrance on November 14 at Sipayik.
2015
Communities unite in searching for man
A sacred fire has been burning and tribal has sounded since Sunday afternoon, November 22, on the Perry side of the Old Eastport Road, as the search for the body of a missing 23-year-old Pleasant Point man has been unceasing.
2015
Local teams raise epilepsy awareness
The Shead High School boys' and girls' soccer teams in Eastport wore purple uniforms in home matches against Hodgdon High School on September 28 in support of epilepsy and community members affected by the neurological condition.
2015
Devil's Head park lands face uncertain future
About six miles south of Calais proper, a granite peak projects 340' into the air, giving its visitors an unparalleled view of the St. Croix River as it winds its way inland from Passamaquoddy Bay.
2015
Increase in rabies prompts response
The word "rabies" grabs attention. It conjures images right out of a movie: a rabid dog in a convulsive fit with drool exiting the mouth. Not a pretty sight nor something to be taken lightly.
2015
New programs to address need for firefighters, truck drivers
The lack of firefighters in Washington County and an increased demand for truck drivers for the new St. Croix Tissue plant in Baileyville have led the technical education center in Calais to add programs to meet the area's needs. The St.