2010
County Budget calls for 13% increase in amount from taxes
The Washington County commissioners approved a $5.9 million budget, with a 13% increase in the amount to be raised from taxation, at their December 2 meeting.
Local News
2010
The World coming to see Quoddy Bay
Visitors sometimes say that the Passamaquoddy Bay area feels like the end of the world, but now The World will be coming to three ports around the bay -- Eastport, Campobello and St. Andrews.
2010
Lobster fishermen start season with catches, price up
Following a three-day delay in the opening of the lobster season in southwest New Brunswick, fishermen were greeted with strong catches and an increase in the price.
2010
Smart new mayor, taking helm on island
Stephen Smart, who guided the Campobello Island community for two years as chair of its transformative island governance committee, is now Campobello's mayor.
2010
Shark attack hooks national media onto local fish farm diver
A close encounter with a large shark on Saturday, October 23, was videotaped by a Perry diver in waters off Eastport and has captured the attention of media from all over the world.
2010
New Pleasant Point chief tackles tough financial challenges
An unemployment rate over 50% and a lack of any revenue for the tribal government are among the severe challenges facing the new Passamaquoddy chief at Pleasant Point.
2010
Comprehensive plan rejected again in Perry
Three years of planning on a rocky road resulted in a close defeat for the Perry Comprehensive Plan and its revisions, which were presented to the town on the November 2 ballot.