West Quoddy Head Celebration Slated for this Saturday

 

By Jayna Smith

West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, is the easternmost point in the United States.  The lighthouse there was originally built in 1808, and it, along with its visitors’ center, opened for the 2019 season on Memorial Day and will remain open through October. 

West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association reported that on its first day open this year, 169 visitors signed the guest log.  Visitors came from 29 different states, the District of Columbia, and four different countries. 

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Single Mother Evicted from Home and Offered a Tent and Camping Gear

 

By Natalie Boomer

A single mother has been evicted from her apartment in Belfast after missing a few months rent. She turned to the city for help and they offered her a tent and camping gear to house her and her two children until she could get back on her feet. Although Belfast city officials were quick to help her, Jodie Stout, Belfast General Assistance Administrator told the Bangor Daily News that the city will not be able to offer temporary housing or a hotel room when the weather is nice in the summertime. 

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Downeast Woman Races for Cancer

 

By Natalie Boomer

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Maine Comedy All-Stars Come to Eastport

 

By Natalie Boomer

The Eastport Arts Center is hosting the Maine Comedy All-Star show on July 27th at 7 p.m.  Three Maine comedians will take the stage:  Colby Bradshaw, Dennis Fogg, and Ian Stuart. 

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DECU in Baileyville Raises $1,000 for WES Playground

 

Downeast Credit Union has raised nearly $1,000 for the Woodland Elementary School (WES) playground fund. The fundraising event was held Friday, July 12th in the parking lot of the Baileyville DECU featuring the Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause truck.

 “We were thrilled with the turnout from our own membership, mill employees, students and parents from the Rec Department,” stated DECU regional branch manager, Joanne Cushing. “It was a true community effort as our team members, membership and a school board member even helped us spread the word about our fundraising event.”

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Maine’s First Ever Night Team Relay

 

By Natalie Boomer

Crow Athletics hosted Maine’s first ever, and only all night team relay. On Friday and Saturday runners took part in the 2019 Downeast Sunrise Trail Relay. This route is over 102 miles long and starts in Ellsworth and ends in the Eastern most city in Maine, Eastport. The Downeast Sunrise Trail (also known as the Crossroads of Downeast Maine) Relay involves teams of four to eight competitors who run all throughout the night into the next day. 

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Thousands Expected to Visit Campobello for 7th Annual Fogfest

 

By Jayna Smith

When one thinks of Campobello Island, Roosevelt International Park likely comes to mind.  The island, however, is also quickly becoming known for its music, arts, and cultural festival, named “Fogfest,” which has seen increasing numbers of attendees since originating.  This year’s 7th annual Fogfest is slated for July 31st to August 4th.  

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Summer Fun at 4th Annual Bold Coast Sea & Sky Festival

Despite soaring temperatures, nearly 1,000 attendees came out for the 4th Annual Bold Coast Sea & Sky Festival held in Machias Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. The festival is a joint offering of the Machias Rotary Club and Pat’s Pizza, and is growing steadily each year by the addition of other community groups like the Machias Valley Airport, which hosted its fly in again this year, and the Wesley Foundation, which hosts a youth fun run on Saturday morning.

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Flight Attendant and New Author to Retire in Historic Baileyville Church

 

By Dominic Gayton

Some community members may be wondering what is happening with the historic St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baileyville. A soon-to-be-retired flight attendant who has traveled the world and recently published a new book is renovating the building, along with her husband, to be their home in retirement.

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Princeton Woman Brings Passion to Animal Care

 

By Kaileigh Deacon

For a lot of people the love of animals comes naturally and just as easily as breathing, and for Princeton resident Ronda Cobb it is no different. For Ronda the love of animals started at birth and grew up with the more traditional dog and cat pets in her house but deep down the desire for more was always there.

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