ARCHIVE EDITION Originally published July 15, 2026
This issue is part of the Community News historical archive. It was originally published in print and is presented here in its original format for historical reference.
Weston is a small, peaceful town of roughly 240 residents located in Maine's southeastern Aroostook County. Incorporated in 1835, it sits right along the Canadian border. Known for its pristine waters, a quarter of the town's area is water, featuring beautiful shorelines on East Grand Lake.
Orient is home to approximately 150 residents nestled in the southern part of Maine’s Aroostook County. Incorporated in 1856, its unique name stems from its position as the easternmost point in the region, jetting directly into New Brunswick, Canada. The town shares a historically significant U.S.-Canada border
Twelve local youth recently spent Saturday, June 13, on the coast of Maine taking part in a hands-on lobstering experience in Friendship, where they stepped directly into the working world of one of the state’s most iconic industries. The trip, organized through Grand Lake Hunt, brought youth ages
Shout-Out to Levesque Office Supply (who Saved the May 15 Issue)
Community News 360 is preserved and operated as a public service by the Greater East Grand Economic Council (GEGEC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable development of the Greater East Grand region.