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Lora Whelan

2020

Eastport eyed for smart grid model project

The City of Eastport may be the site of a $10 million model smart microgrid project developed over the next five years if all goes well with future agreements between the city and the tidal energy innovator Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC).

2020

Building owners sued for fraud, file for bankruptcy

A couple who have owned two of Eastport's downtown buildings since 2003 are being sued for alleged fraud by businesses in Massachusetts and have filed for bankruptcy.

2020

ORPC to discuss $10 million project model for Eastport

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) is looking at national and state policy shifts in renewable energy supply and storage and identifying opportunities for its own operations.

2020

Reopening strategies are eyed Downeast

Area restaurants and retail shops are assessing whether to open their doors as the state mandates related to COVID 19 safety protocols begin to loosen.

2020

City debates berthing issues for cruise ship

When it comes to berthing a dormant cruise ship at the breakwater in Eastport, the decision-making process has been multi-layered and, at times, frustrating for all involved, whether for or against its presence at the island city.

2020

Church building in Calais finds new life with area nonprofit

Mary Lane has many memories of her time with the First Congregational Church of Calais. Some are amusing, some heartfelt, but all of them have contributed to her understanding of faith and community. That's particularly important today given that the church is being delivered into new hands.

2020

Good Shepherd, Wyman's eye processing facility partnership

Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) and Jasper Wyman & Son are in preliminary discussions with other stakeholders about the creation of a food-processing facility in Washington County that could increase jobs and agricultural capacity.