2012
Lubec voters reject new public garage proposed for town
By more than a two-to-one margin, Lubec voters turned down the proposed expenditure of $965,107 for a new town garage and sand storage facility.
J.D. Rule
2012
Crime wave not flooding Lubec
For the past several years the Town of Lubec has contracted with the Washington County Sheriff's Department for additional law enforcement coverage. The most recent contract was approved by voters during the August 2011 annual meeting for the amount of $173,860.
2012
Ceremony celebrates cross-bridge connections
Twenty minutes before the bridge anniversary ceremony started, the guest of honor vanished into the fog. Ten minutes before it started, the committee hustled to get more chairs unfolded.
2012
Great Food Truck Race steams into downtown Lubec
It was supposed to be a big fat secret, but by 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18, the intersection of Water and Main streets in downtown Lubec was crowded. The Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race" was anticipated; the easternmost town had been picked as the final stop of their third season.
2012
Lubec eyes policing options with ending of sheriff’s contract
“Last night was the first time anybody on the board heard of this,” stated Lubec Select Board Chairman William Daye, during the regularly scheduled meeting on May 24.
2012
Campobello council hears opposition to wind turbine project
Welshpool resident Sherry Johnston addressed the Campobello Rural Community Council meeting on April 30, challenging the council to "listen to your citizens" regarding the recent letter of support for the proposed wind turbine near the southern end of Harbour de Lute.
2012
Wind turbine proposal stirs island debate
Will a wind turbine with a 213-foot tower near Welshpool, Campobello, cause a loss in real estate values and possibly bring about health issues? Art and Cheryl Lindgren of Vinalhaven warn that it might.