QUODDY TIDES • October 26, 2026
Tensions in a full house at the October 19 meeting of the Eastport Port Authority board boiled over, as the debate about cruise ships continues to simmer in the island city. While the port authority, business community and vendors have been welcoming the influx of thousands of visitors this fall, some residents are concerned about the number and size of the ships and their impact on the community. The meeting ended abruptly as tempers started to flare and debate began to get out of hand.