2023
FORMING AN ARCH
FORMING AN ARCH with their hands that dancers went under were these participants in one of the dances during the Passamaquoddy Days celebration at Sipayik. (Edward French photo)
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2023
A SHAWL DANCE
A SHAWL DANCE was among those performed during the Peskotomuhkat Ceremonial Dances, part of the Passamaquoddy Days celebration at Sipayik. Shown dancing is Kikpesan Ward from Esgenoopetitj, N.B. See this issue for coverage of the annual celebration. (Edward French photo)
2023
THE REMOVAL
THE REMOVAL of the Milltown dam is under way, with work expected to be completed next spring. Removing the dam allows for opening about five million square metres of spawning habitat for sea-run fish like alewives. (Edward French photo)
2023
SURFING THE WAVES
SURFING THE WAVES created on Lubec artist Chuck Kniffen's beach trash puppet float is mermaid Manuela Brice during the Mermaid Parade in Eastport on August 5. See this issue for coverage of the mermaid-themed ArtWalk. (Lora Whelan photo)
2023
TWO CONTAINERS
TWO CONTAINERS of wood chips are hooked up for phytosanitation using the heat-treatment units at the Estes Head port terminal in Eastport. The operation, conducted at the end of July, was the first commercial use of the heat-treating system. (Edward French photo)
2023
EASTPORT'S GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY
EASTPORT'S GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY over the USS Oscar Austin capped the Fourth of July celebration. An eager youth take part in the penny scramble, while Tucker Mitton splashes into the water as he captures the flag. See this issue for more coverage of the Fourth of July and
2023
THE 17TH ANNUAL MARGARETTA DAYS FESTIVAL
THE 17TH ANNUAL MARGARETTA DAYS FESTIVAL held June 16'18 at the grounds of University of Maine at Machias (UMM) brought something for everybody to enjoy, even if the event was cut short due to weather. Capping off the festival was the first Liberty Ball held in the Kilburn