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2009

Resignation of Finch accepted by city council

As of January 1, 2010, Eastport will be without a city manager. At the December 14 city council meeting, Eastport city councillors accepted the resignation of long-time City Manager George "Bud" Finch, effective December 31.

2009

Dogs saved after falling through thin ice

Mary Sue Thompson of Whiting is very grateful to have her dogs Baxter, Chance and Morgan with her this holiday season. Thompson, owner of The Village Restaurant in Lubec, was home on the afternoon of December 8 when her golden retriever Morgan showed up on the doorstep soaking wet.

2009

Food pantries see increase in need by families

Food pantries in Washington and Charlotte counties are seeing an increase in use over last year's rise in demand.

2009

Fish farmers rescue diver swept around Old Sow whirlpool

A recreational diver from New Brunswick who got swept into the Old Sow, the second largest whirlpool in the world, is lucky to be alive, say his rescuers.

2009

Finch submits letter of resignation to Eastport city council

After over 14 years as Eastport city manager, George "Bud" Finch has submitted his resignation, to be effective December 31. The city council is expected to consider the resignation at its December 14 meeting.

2009

Campobello residents weigh rural community designation

An open house held on December 8 for the public to discuss whether to establish a rural community on Campobello Island was attended by more than 30 islanders. A second session was held on the evening of December 10.

2009

Sunken vessel believed to be All American

Efforts to raise a sea urchin dragger that sank this year in Cobscook Bay are expected to continue in the coming days. The boat, believed to be probably the All American, was located by members of the Maine State Police dive team on December 7 near Reversing Falls, Pembroke.