In just eight months, the vintage Criterion Theater has been transformed from a mold-laden derelict into a historic gem, its elegant Art Deco details restored or faithfully reproduced.

The comment was poignant, maybe reflecting resignation, maybe reflecting sadness. A native of Lubec, speaking about the changes she's seen since her days working in a sardine packing plant ended years ago, described a community where she no longer knows most everyone.

Eastport's downtown has improved dramatically over the past ten years. Investment from both locals and seasonal residents has resulted in attractive downtown with historic buildings and appealing shops. But we need the state's help in promoting our area.

He watches his point of reference on the pier and decides he’s going too far forward too fast.

The cell tower in question is on the roof of Deering High School, and a biology teacher whose classroom is below the tower alerted school officials that the fish she kept there died—repeatedly.

I offered them a week's waterfront lodging, a ride around the island with a friendly lobsterman who'd give them a chance to steer the boat and haul a few traps, breakfast at Surfside, lunch and dinner at whichever of the two island venues interested them,...

What is the value of a fishing permit when the 18 stocks on that permit are in various states of collapse or rebuilding?

A straw poll in July could determine the future of the island's ratepayer-owned electric cooperative.

At their annual town meeting on Saturday, May 30, residents overwhelmingly approved raising and spending $206,830 to begin the process of building a town-owned broadband Internet network.