Lubec Readies for Independence Day Celebration

 

Jayna Smith

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Lubec, America, known for its welcoming people, great eateries, wonderful views, and being the easternmost town in the U.S.A., among other things, has released its Fourth of July Celebration schedule, and it certainly does not disappoint.

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Princeton Elementary Graduation

 

By Kaileigh Deacon

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Flag Retirement in Alexander

Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day sponsored by the Alexander Grange at the Alexander Grange. (Submitted photo)

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Town of Pembroke Plans to Host 4th of July Celebration

 

By Natalie Boomer

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The annual 4th of July celebration in Pembroke will still be taking place this year.

The parade will be held at 9 a.m. on the morning of the 4th of July. Floats, ATVs, bikes and more are all welcome to meet at the town office in Pembroke at 8:30 a.m. to participate. There will not be any prizes given this year, as the parade will be just for fun. 

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Beautiful Wildlife Photos

Great wildlife photos in the June 18, 2020 edition. We appreciate everyone sending them in. Be sure to check them out every week!

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Eastport Could Soon See a Second Cruiseline Berth for an Extended Stay

 

Jayna Smith

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On Sunday, June 14th, Eastport saw the arrival of the 785-foot Oceania Cruises vessel Riviera.  The ship, like all other cruise ships, was halted from sailing effective back in March after many cruise lines saw outbreaks of COVID-19.  

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Perry Celebrates Bicentennial with Book

 

By Kaileigh Deacon

To celebrate 200 years is truly something special and not something that happens often. Earlier this year, the State of Maine celebrated 200 years of statehood. But two years prior to this, just a short drive up Route 1, the small town of Perry celebrated its bicentennial in 2018. 

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WES Celebrates Sixth Graders with Drive-Through Graduation

 

Jayna Smith

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Schools have been wrestling with how to preserve at least some hints of the traditional rites of passages, such as graduations, in what has been the most unusual year, and Woodland Elementary School was no different.  Thanks to Principal Ms. Amanda Belanger and staff, the 19 grade six students there were recognized at a unique “drive-through graduation” on Saturday, June 13th.

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EAC Presents Annual Fine Arts Awards to Graduating High School Seniors

 

Each year, during the graduation ceremonies at area high schools, EAC honors seniors who have excelled in music, theater or the visual arts.  Nominated by their dedicated teachers, the students have been chosen based on their commitment and contribution to the fine arts at their school and community.  

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Lightning Cause of Alexander Fire

 

Jayna Smith

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On Saturday, June 27th, Alexander Fire Department responded to a woods fire.  According to Fire Chief Eddie Burgess, about four acres of land burned. 

Chief Burgess said the cause of the fire was a lightning strike to a tree.  

His department was assisted by Calais Fire-EMS, Baileyville Fire Department, and Princeton Fire Department.  

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