Editorials

10 years ago

The Tides, They Are a-Changin’

Well, since we played around with a musical theme in the title, let’s continue with “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay”. The thing is, if you *were* sitting on a dock in Eastport, assuming it was an old-fashioned wooden one on pilings, you’d see a 19-foot variation between high and low tide.

10 years ago

Weather whys: The tides, they are a-changin’

Well, since we played around with a musical theme in the title, let’s continue with “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay”. The thing is, if you *were* sitting on a dock in Eastport, assuming it was an old-fashioned wooden one on pilings, you’d see a 19-foot variation between high and low tide.

10 years ago

The Tides, They Are a-Changin’

Well since we played around with a musical theme in the title, let’s continue with “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay”. The thing is, if you *were* sitting on a dock in Eastport, assuming it was an old-fashioned wooden one on pilings, you’d see a 19-foot variation between high and low tide. But that’s nothing compared to the Bay of Fundy, where certain areas see a 50-foot (that’s five stories folks!) difference between high and low tide!

10 years ago

Collins, Bellows hold first debate in County

Though they found some common ground on veterans’ benefits and public education, U.S. Senate candidates Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, and incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins remained divided on raising the minimum wage and providing universal health care during Monday night’s debate in Presque Isle.

10 years ago

Cup O’ Joe: Time for tricks and treats

Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, is a time of both celebration and superstition. For children (and some adults too), it is a time to dress up in costume and canvas the neighborhood, knocking on doors and soliciting candy.

10 years ago

Does a storm draw nigh? Watch the sky!

Have you ever noticed that in advance of a winter storm, an otherwise sunny day may feature a sky criss-crossed with lines? Well these lines are actually ice crystals from jet exhaust, called contrails (short for condensation trails).

10 years ago

Does a storm draw nigh? Watch the sky!

Have you ever noticed that in advance of a winter storm, an otherwise sunny day may feature a sky criss-crossed with lines? Well these lines are actually ice crystals from jet exhaust, called contrails (short for condensation trails). But the question is, why are they sometimes really, really short, while other times they are super long, with many in the sky at once?

10 years ago

Readers weigh in on upcoming election

Question 1 proponents want total hunting ban
Nick Archer

    This fall’s referendum to end bear hunting — and be assured, bear hunting will indeed end if Question 1 passes — is based on false premises; that by ending the practices of baiting, hounding, and trapping, bear hunting will continue on as always; but from now on, it’ll be done fairly.

10 years ago

Collins, Bellows disagree over minimum wage, health care in first debate

Though they found some common ground on veterans’ benefits and public education, U.S. Senate candidates Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, and incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins remained divided on raising the minimum wage and providing universal health care during Monday night’s debate in Presque Isle.

10 years ago

Cows and dew, what’s it to you?

Well, we’re getting to the time of year where we’ll soon be on the lookout for winter storms. Conveniently, there are two nifty signs, provided by M. Nature, that tell you whether hazardous winter weather may be approaching.