Tag Archives: pirate festival

Arrggh!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by mcwarchives

Sarah Graves, here, bracing herself for Eastport’s last blast of the season: it’s time once more for the Pirate Festival. This year at the fish pier we have a special guest, the Bounty, a replica of the ship made famous by … Continue reading →

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Hammers, Nails, Baling Wire, and…Books?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by mcwarchives

When I first came to Eastport, Maine, I didn’t think of the local hardware store as a bookselling opportunity. But proprietor Chris Brown had other ideas. He’s descended from Samuel Bartlett Wadsworth (1791-1874), who was uncle to Maine poet Henry Wadsworth … Continue reading →

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Avast, ye maties!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mcwarchives

Now that another Labor day is past, most of us are slowly getting back to work and school. But in Eastport, Maine, there’s still one more big bash left to enjoy – the Pirate Festival. And while last weekend’s Salmon … Continue reading →