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BRAILING MACKEREL into barrels from a stop seine near Shackford’s Cove,
Eastport, on September 4 are crews from Miss Meliss Enterprise, owned by
Earl Small, and the purse seiner Burton G., run by Darren Turner. The
shut-off yielded 19 barrels of fish that were sold for lobster bait.
Stop seining for herring used to be common in the Quoddy area. (Edward
French photo)
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DOMINATING THE EASTPORT WATERFRONT on September 3 was the cruise ship
Enchanted Princess, as guests lined the breakwater to depart on tenders
to the vessel. (Edward French photo)
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RAVENBANE’S FIRECRAFT performed multiple times throughout the Eastport
Pirate Festival, held September 6, 7 and 8. See this issue for more
photos of the festival. (Don Dunbar photo)
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Front Page Stories |
Sardine plant layoffs, herring quota reduction hit fishermen |
| by Edward French |
The layoff of up to 150 workers in Blacks Harbour at the only sardine packing plant in North America and a significant cut in the herring quota in the Bay of Fundy are affecting not only the workers and the Quoddy area community but also the herring and lobster fishermen in southwestern New Brunswick, all of whom are feeling a devastating loss.
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| Princess cruise ship passengers enchanted by hospitality of city |
| by Edward French |
Eastport proved to be a winning suitor for the Enchanted Princess cruise ship, following a sun-kissed rendezvous of shop owners and residents with the guests from the Love Boat-themed cruise who filled the downtown on September 3. The largest cruise ship to visit Eastport, at 1,082 feet, with nearly 3,500 passengers and over 1,360 crew members, was anchored off the breakwater throughout the sparkling late summer's day. The number of people ashore at one time peaked at just over 2,500 at noon.
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| Comments sought on proposed ATV trail near Moosehorn refuge
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| by Lura Jackson |
Discussions are under way regarding how to handle the Calais branch of the state's rail corridor, eight and a half miles of which runs alongside the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. A leading option involves removing the rail and opening it as a multi use trail that could include ATV usage. Public comments are now being requested to inform the recommendation, with two upcoming meetings scheduled for public input.
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| Birders note dramatic changes in species
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| by Lura Jackson |
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The populations and species of birds who inhabit the Passamaquoddy Bay region have been changing steadily -- and occasionally dramatically -- over the past half century, with climate change and human affected displacement being the primary causes. While some newcomers are finding the conditions favorable, others are poised to disappear from the region entirely. |
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| Historic surfboat seeks its next chapter
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| by RJ Heller |
Just southwest of the village of Starboard in Machiasport there is a timeless piece of land that continually stands watch. The Point of Main is where both human and animal lives coalesced amidst water, granite, forest and field. The machinations of life there have placed a boat's future on a path to perhaps continue the headland's story. |
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| Community mourns loss of Machias town manager
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| by Lura Jackson |
On Monday, September 9, Machias Town Manager Bill Kitchen died unexpectedly, leaving a sudden and significant void in the greater community. His loss has been felt by all who knew and worked with him. |
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