Edward French

The Eastport Port Authority approved preliminary plans for the new bulk conveyor system at Estes Head, including a new bulk storage area and new warehouse, at its meeting on January 19.

The third proposal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay is now moving forward, with Calais LNG and Calais Pipeline Company filing their applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 18.

Scallop fishermen in Cobscook Bay have been finding good catches this year, following the opening of the season on December 15. About 70 draggers have been fishing, according to Marine Patrol Officer Russell Wright of Lubec, with perhaps a third of the vessels coming from ports outside of the bay.

A recreational diver from New Brunswick who got swept into the Old Sow, the second largest whirlpool in the world, is lucky to be alive, say his rescuers.

After over 14 years as Eastport city manager, George "Bud" Finch has submitted his resignation, to be effective December 31. The city council is expected to consider the resignation at its December 14 meeting.