2011
Energy-saving pilot program to start in city
Two efforts aimed at increasing energy efficiency in the city's many older homes and buildings have been embraced by the City of Eastport.
Lora Whelan
2011
City council to vote again on rezoning Staniels Road land
The Eastport City Council decision at the April council meeting to change the zoning of a parcel located on Staniels Road from residential to industrial has been found to have been made in error.
2011
RC&D funding cut in federal budget
Funding has been cut to Downeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) as part of a federal budget cut of $51 million to the national RC&D program. Downeast RC&D Council President Nathan Pennell explains that the news came on April 15 and the two staff members...
2011
Husson to end its operation of Boat School
The Boat School will be ending its operations under Husson University after its obligations have been met with all current students during the 2011‑2012 school year. After a thorough review of its operations, the Husson board of trustees made the determination at a meeting held on April 20.
2011
Two towns count down to bicentennials Lubec plans exciting activities
What makes this year's late June/early July calendar different from any other? It's non-stop excitement, filled with more events added daily, all revolving around Lubec's one-of-a-kind anniversary, its grand upcoming bicentennial.
2011
Census figures reveal county’s population loss
The 2010 U.S. Census takers have come and gone, but the information collected is now coming home to roost. While Maine's population increased by 4.2% from 2000 to 2010, Washington County saw a decrease in population of 1,085, down 3.2% from 33,941 residents to 32,856.
2011
Eastport closer to negotiating deal for Boat School property
The Eastport City Council may act as soon as the April 13 or May 11 council meeting on the sale of the property between Broad and Deep coves where Husson University's Boat School is located.