Will Tuell

The iconic "blueberry dome" in Downeast Maine, now the Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, is reopening on Thursday, June 27th.  Founded by Dell and Marie Emerson in 2017, the nonprofit aims to educate visitors about Maine’s ancient wild blueberry ecosystem.

The dome features interactive exhibits, including stories from local blueberry growers, student-created dioramas, and fine art prints by photographer David Brooks Stess. Outside, visitors can explore the Wild Blueberry Walkway, a trail with wild blueberries, a pollinator garden, and heritage displays.

Sandra Smith

Paul Sylvain

Machias is no stranger to all-terrain vehicles. ATVs of all sizes and shapes can be found most anytime at local eateries, including Dunkin’s, Pat’s Pizza, Mason’s Downeast, Helen's Restaurant, and River’s Edge takeout. But since 2022, a dedicated group of local ATV enthusiasts has been mustering annually at a jamboree dedicated to their off-road trail machines.

Lux McGivery made her debut at the Valley Run Horse Centre in St. Stephen on June 9th, returning home with several ribbons from her first horse show. (Submitted photo)

Jayna Smith

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Eastport is gearing up for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration, packed with exciting events and activities for everyone.  Events for all ages are set to take place from Monday, July 1, to Sunday, July 6.

Jayna Smith

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The village of Grand Lake Stream is set to host an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration, packed with activities and fun for everyone.  Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store, with a complete schedule available on the front page of this edition and at The Pine Tree Store.

The annual 5K road race will begin at 8:30 a.m., taking off from the ball field.  Then, all will enjoy the music by The Strumming Wild Cats from 10 to 11 a.m.

Paul Sylvain

For one weekend this year, an assortment of three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and even a dirt bike or two outnumbered black flies and ‘skeeters in the Shiretown, as scores of ATV enthusiasts turned out for the second annual Machias ATV Jamboree June 28-29.

Will Tuell

After 32 years wearing a uniform for the Maine Forest Service, rising from a field Ranger to one of the highest-ranking officers in the 66-man department and becoming one of a handful of individuals around the country certified to manage air responses to some of the biggest wildfires and natural disasters across the country, Marion Township’s Jeff Currier signed off for the last time June 28. 

Jayna Smith

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The annual joker run to benefit Baileyville’s Octoberfest is set for this Saturday, July 6, from 3 to 10 p.m. This evening ride will take participants from the Spednic Club in Baileyville to Grand Lake Stream's Pine Tree Store and back.