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Community & Events

2007

Whale freed from trawl off Grand Manan

The combined efforts of a lobsterman from Grand Manan, whale rescue personnel from Campobello and Cape Cod, and a crew from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) freed a young humpback whale from entanglement in a lobster trawl on Wednesday, December 19, near Gannet Rock off Grand Manan.

2007

Former Calais hospital eyed for residential drug treatment

American Hope Charities (AHC), a Christian faith-based, nonprofit corporation from California, has its eye on the former Calais Regional Hospital as a temporary location to operate a 12-month residential drug treatment rehabilitation and education program.

2007

Community unites to help friend in need

It's a Christmas story. It's about a friend giving help to a friend. It's about a community coming together to support to someone in need.

2007

Viewers surprised by streaks of light in Downeast skies

The arrival of an annual meteor shower known as the Geminid surprised a lot of people in Maine and New Brunswick on Monday, December 10, when they saw streaks of bright light appearing to disappear into the sea near Point Lepreau.

2007

Food pantries shoulder burden of economic hardship in county

Times are tough in Washington County, and the economic woes of the area are clear to Bill Sawtelle, who operates a food pantry in Whiting that serves residents of a dozen towns.

2007

Veterans recall sacrifices during World War II

Called Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada, November 11 provides the opportunity to reflect on the deeds of those who served in the two nations' armed services, as well as to thank them for their sacrifices.

2007

Campobello rescue team cuts line from snared right whale

Not all of the summer visitors to the area have headed home. Seventy eight right whales, and a number of smaller whales, are still in the Bay of Fundy, according to Laurie Murison of the Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station.