2025
Planning continues for new health center
Plans for a new health center in Eastport are still moving forward, although they have been delayed, in part because of funding issues caused by federal Medicaid cuts.
Politics & Government
2025
Eastport board told about property violation concerns
The Eastport Zoning Board of Appeals heard concerns from a resident regarding alleged property violations on Carlow Island and how the city's code enforcement officers (CEOs) have handled the situation at an informational meeting on July 21 at city hall.
2025
Village begins harbour cleanup in wake of contractor’s removal
The Village of Grand Manan has begun cleaning up piles of debris at North Head harbour, as work on the dredging project has stopped again and the contractor, Greenfield Construction, has been removed from the project.
2025
Roosevelt park to operate with fewer staff, citing loss of funds
Roosevelt Campobello International Park (RCIP) is facing a critical funding shortage as a result of an unresolved delay in part of the annual payment from the U.S. National Park Service (NPS).
2025
Discussion about salmon farm plans in Lubec becomes heated
In a marathon meeting held June 4, the Lubec Select Board coupled a series of three public hearings on ordinances and the comprehensive plan with a board meeting that was dominated by a discussion about two controversial fish farm proposals in the town.
2025
Shead graduation cap dispute quickly resolved
A dispute over whether seniors' caps for graduation at Shead High School could be decorated with articles of cultural or religious significance escalated quickly online and was diffused just as fast by the decision of school administrators...
2025
Sipayik eyes moving wastewater treatment plant
The tribal government at Sipayik is proceeding with plans to move its wastewater treatment plant because of the risks posed by rising sea levels, flooding and storm surges.