2011
Six plans approved for Cobscook Bay rockweed harvest
Plans submitted by six companies and individuals have been approved by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) for harvesting rockweed in Cobscook Bay this year.
Edward French
2011
Pulp mill increasing production by 15%
The owners of the pulp mill in Woodland are aiming to increase production by 15% or more in order to improve the stability and profitability of the operation.
2011
Council favors Kendall’s Head purchase plan
Eastport city councillors' questions about LNG and concerns about possible loss of tax revenue nearly shot down a proposed land conservation project at Kendall's Head in Eastport...
2011
Five bidders vie for city waterfront site
The sound of building demolition soon may be ringing across Prince's Cove in Eastport at the site of the derelict factory known as the Consea property. The city council is expected to decide among five bids on the 3.4-acre city-owned waterfront parcel in South End at its April 13 meeting.
2011
School funding formula heads into legislature
“It's Robin Hood in reverse," says Scott Porter, superintendent of AOS 96, of the state's Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding formula for K-12 education that has been hurting rural school districts that have high property valuations and declining enrollments.
2011
Perry Marine plans to set up site in Eastport
A plan to fabricate and launch the base units for Ocean Renewable Power Company's tidal power system has taken a turn from Perry to Eastport, after the Perry proposal did not work out.
2011
Food pantries stretched thin as need increases over winter
The winter months are always busy ones at food pantries in Washington County and the Charlotte County island communities. The poor economy and cold weather have caused almost all of the food banks to serve more clients than in past winters, and a few are desperate for some financial assistance.