2009
Caregivers to find help with support network
At some point in most people's lives a loved one will come to an age or an illness that requires daily managed care.
Community & Events
2009
Cancer survivors gather to share stories and hope
The second annual cancer survivors program, held Friday, October 2, at the Lee Pellon Center in Machias, was attended by over 70 people. The welcome was by Susan Rowan of the Maine Cancer Foundation, which promotes research and education with startup funding.
2009
Two festivals pull in a rollicking crowd
Eastport Salmon Festival organizers are happy with the decision to move the location of the salmon dinner from the breakwater back to the downtown area where attendees could visit the stores, restaurants and vendors.
2009
Two festivals pull in a rollicking crowd
It looked like Moose Island was invaded by people of all shapes, sizes and ages wearing bandannas, black hats with skull and crossbones, eye-patches and striped shirts during the fourth annual Eastport Pirate Festival on September 11, 12 and 13.
"It was very successful," says Chris Brown, who
2009
Whale sightings jump
The 2009 whale-watching season in the waters around Campobello Island will long be talked about as the best in recent memory.
2009
Wild pirates, farmed salmon to overrun city during festivals
If you are seeking some entertaining end-of-summer activities and enjoy delicious food, side-splitting fun and the chance to raise money for good causes, then come to Eastport during the second weekend of September.
2009
Centre for culture and arts explored for Ministers Island
Van Horne Estate on Ministers Island Inc.'s recent call for request for proposals presents an opportunity to once again explore the issue of establishing a performing arts and cultural centre on Ministers Island.