2006
LNG developer eyes 300 acres of land in Perry
Quoddy Bay LNG is proposing to purchase just over 300 acres of land west of the Old Eastport Road in Perry from the Passamaquoddy Tribe for $1.5 million, or $5,000 an acre.
Edward French
2006
Group to appeal dismissal of LNG lease lawsuit
Two lawsuits brought by a group of Passamaquoddy tribal members against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) concerning approval of a ground lease between the tribe and Quoddy Bay LNG have been dismissed in U.S. District Court.
2006
Claimed need for new landfill fails to sway dump opponents
Two lawsuits brought by a group of Passamaquoddy tribal members against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) concerning approval of a ground lease between the tribe and Quoddy Bay LNG have been dismissed in U.S. District Court.
2006
Cruise ship plans to stop at Eastport twice next summer
The 102-passenger cruise ship, Spirit of Nantucket, will be making two visits to Eastport next summer. The 207-foot vessel, owned by CruiseWest of Seattle, Wash., will be coming to Eastport on July 5 and September 17.
2006
Lobster, urchin fishery gear conflicts increasing
Gear conflicts between lobster fishermen and sea urchin draggers appear to be increasing this year in the Lubec area, with some lobster fishermen urging that the urchin season should begin later in the year after traps are taken up.
2006
City grapples bow hunting, deer population issues
How to control the overabundant deer population in Eastport while some bow hunters may be abusing the law is an issue with which the city is beginning to wrestle. Although some residents seek to ban any hunting on the island, the problems caused by too many deer can range from being a nuisance...
2006
Creative Apparel layoff now permanent; workers hit hard
The layoff of approximately 30 full-time and part-time sewers at the Creative Apparel plant in Eastport is now permanent and is hitting workers hard. "Washington County is the poorest county, but no politician is changing that..."