The Quoddy Tides

09/14/2026

For the most part, Canadians in the Passamaquoddy region don't have too much to say about what goes on in Eastport. However, if activities threaten their livelihoods and lifestyles, they will speak out.

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For the most part, Canadians in the Passamaquoddy region don't have too much to say about what goes on in Eastport. However, if activities threaten their livelihoods and lifestyles, they will speak out.

09/14/2026

The Passamaquoddy chief at Sipayik, Pos Bassett, narrowly retained his seat in a close vote in the tribal general election held on September 8. Bassett received 202 votes to challenger Gail Dana's 184, according to unofficial results. Dana had bested four other candidates in an August 25 primary election.

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The Passamaquoddy chief at Sipayik, Pos Bassett, narrowly retained his seat in a close vote in the tribal general election held on September 8. Bassett received 202 votes to challenger Gail Dana's 184, according to unofficial results.

09/14/2026

With no discussion, the Eastport City Council, at its September 9 regular meeting, unanimously adopted an ordinance to prohibit large‑scale data centers in the city. About 30 people were at the meeting, and Deborah Gillespie, a leading opponent of the underwater data center proposed by DeepGreen Western Passage, thanked the council for taking the action.

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With no discussion, the Eastport City Council, at its September 9 regular meeting, unanimously adopted an ordinance to prohibit large‑scale data centers in the city. About 30 people were at the meeting, and Deborah Gillespie, a leading opponent ...

09/14/2026

Canada has removed counter‑tariffs from American lobster, to the relief of the industry in Maine and New Brunswick. However, life is getting more complicated for Woodland Pulp LLC, the largest single employer in Washington County with approximately 310 workers in Baileyville.

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Canada has removed counter‑tariffs from American lobster, to the relief of the industry in Maine and New Brunswick. However, life is getting more complicated for Woodland Pulp LLC, the largest single employer in Washington County with approximately 310 workers in Baileyville.

09/14/2026

The closing of the only grocery store in Eastport has raised alarms, as some in the city who are unable to access food now available only at stores miles away are seemingly left with few options in what has become a food desert.

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The closing of the only grocery store in Eastport has raised alarms, as some in the city who are unable to access food now available only at stores miles away are seemingly left with few options in what has become a food desert.

09/11/2026

QT newsstands in Eastport at Bay City Garage, Boatload of Books, Downeast Coffee Roasters, the Motel East, Raye's Mustard and at The Quoddy Tides office.

09/11/2026

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08/31/2026

The rising sun reflects off the Lubec gravel flats tucked between Lubec to the north and Quoddy Head peninsula to the south, stretching a half mile to the east. On August 14, nearly two dozen birders, armed with tripods, cameras, binoculars, spotting scopes and expert guides, came to observe shorebirds as they feed on the flats at low tide during peak fall migration. The event was one of many educational offerings by Cobscook Institute in Trescott.

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The rising sun reflects off the Lubec gravel flats tucked between Lubec to the north and Quoddy Head peninsula to the south, stretching a half mile to the east. On August 14, nearly two dozen birders, armed with tripods, cameras, binoculars, spotting scopes and expert guides ...

08/31/2026

The Eastport Planning Board has recommended to the city council an ordinance to ban large-scale data centers while not recommending a second ordinance that would require voter approval for new industrial or commercial development of a certain size in the city. The planning board also recommended that the data-center ban ordinance be amended so that it applies not only in the downtown business zone but all zoning districts in the city.

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The Eastport Planning Board has recommended to the city council an ordinance to ban large-scale data centers while not recommending a second ordinance that would require voter approval for new industrial or commercial development of a certain size in the city.

08/31/2026

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has opened up a public comment period on the controversial plan for a $413-million underwater data center off Eastport, which is strongly opposed by area residents. The proposal took a step forward on August 19 when the federal agency accepted the filing of an application for a preliminary permit from DeepGreen Western Passage. Acceptance of the application does not mean that a preliminary permit has been approved by FERC. Rather, acceptance of the filing begins a 60-day period for public comments and requests for intervenor status, which now can be submitted by the public and interested organizations and agencies until Monday, October 19.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has opened up a public comment period on the controversial plan for a $413-million underwater data center off Eastport, which is strongly opposed by area residents.