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2010

Tribe alleges harassment at border stations

Allegations of harassment of Passamaquoddys at border crossings into Canada might be seen as an inconvenience to non-Natives, but some members of the tribe view the reports as another step in the path by the Canadian government to write the tribe out of existence.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.