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Edward French

2006

LNG supporters, opponents dispute impact on local taxes

The Perry Improvement Association's projection that the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank project could reduce property taxes in town by approximately 70% is being disputed by members of the group, Perry Citizens for Responsible Growth.

2006

Area projects left out of budget

The state's supplemental budget proposal that was passed unanimously by the legislature's Appropriations Committee on March 21 leaves out key Washington County priorities, including funding for the Boat School in Eastport, the Downeast Heritage Museum in Calais, and other important projects.

2006

Canada, U.S. stand firm on passage rights

Both the U.S. and Canada are standing firm in their resolve over the issue of the right of passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through Canadian waters to reach proposed terminals on the U.S. side of Passamaquoddy Bay.

2006

Boat School to stay afloat with Husson

Exactly 30 years to the month that the establishment of the Marine Trades Center in Eastport was announced, a new phase in the Boat School's life is taking shape.

2006

Fraud charges in tribal racino drive disputed

Following the failure of the proposal for a tribal racino in Washington County to make the state ballot in 2006, because of an insufficient number of valid signatures on the petitions for the citizen initiative, charges of widespread fraud and forgery have gained the attention of racino opponents.

2006

Eastport tax rate could be affected by loss in valuation

A $1.17 million loss in property valuation in Eastport this year could have a significant effect on the local tax rate, Eastport City Manager George Finch told the city council at its February 27 meeting.

2006

Consolidation talk 'unconscionable,' says superintendent

At the March 7 meeting of the Eastport School Committee, Superintendent Arthur Wittine expressed his "extreme disappointment" about a meeting held recently in Baileyville to discuss the idea of consolidating the Eastport, Calais and Baileyville high schools.