2005
Junk from Meddybemps spreads to Baileyville
A junkyard in Baileyville may be receiving salvage material that is being transferred from the Harry Smith Jr. junkyards in Meddybemps.
Edward French
2005
Boat School given 11th hour reprieve as funding sought
Just before a July 15 deadline to come up with funding to cover a shortfall at the Washington County Community College's Marine Technology Center in Eastport and prevent its move to the Calais campus, the money appears to be forthcoming.
2005
Racino backers out of gate for statewide vote
Supporters of a proposal for a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County have begun a petition drive to let Maine residents decide the issue in November 2006, following Governor John Baldacci's decision to veto a legislative bill that would have sent the proposal out...
2005
Legislature kills urchin bill; study group may still be formed
A bill to add more days to the sea urchin season has been killed by the legislature, leaving the sponsor of the measure, Rep. Ian Emery (R-Cutler), bitter about the legislative process.
2005
Restoration of rail service into county proposed
An effort at restoring the Calais Branch Line for freight and excursion rail service into Washington County was the subject of a talk at the Washington County meeting of the Maine Better Transportation Association (MBTA) on June 16 at the Eastport Chowder House.
2005
Supporters to seek racino vote With or without governor’s veto
Maine residents will be voting next fall on whether to allow a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County, if Governor John Baldacci decides not to veto legislation calling for the referendum vote on the measure.
2005
Cooke deal nets Heritage as firm expands
Cooke Aquaculture Inc., an independent family-owned company in St. George, has purchased the Canadian east coast operations of Heritage Salmon from George Weston Limited as well as the U.S. operations of Heritage Salmon, subject to regulatory approval.