By Associated Press EASTPORT, Maine -- A rare tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were posted for parts of the Maine coast on Saturday as Hurricane Kyle roared toward the region, threatening conditions similar to a New England nor'easter.

By Jerry Harkavy EASTPORT, Maine - Workers spent the past winter tinkering with high-tech turbines slung beneath a barge in the cold waters off the Maine coast before getting them to produce a modest 20 kilowatts, enough electricity to power a half-dozen homes.

By DIANA GRAETTINGER; OF THE NEWS STAFF MACHIASPORT - A plan by a Canadian firm to reopen its salmon processing plant next year could mean 80 new jobs for this small seaside community.

By Diana Graettinger, Bangor Daily News, Maine Jun. 2--EASTPORT, Maine -- The late philanthropist Deborah Pulliam established the Belvedere Fund in 2000 as a way to fulfill her philanthropic goals, and now the Down East area is the beneficiary of that to the tune of $1 million.

By DIANA GRAETTINGER; OF THE NEWS STAFF EASTPORT - Terry Lux is the new kid on the block. She was hired as school superintendent just three months ago. Now she faces a daunting decision - make deep cuts in this year's school budget or pass the cost along to property taxpayers.