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Lora Whelan

2010

NOAA to begin nautical survey project of bays

The last time nautical survey work was done for parts of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy bays was between 1834 and 1899. That is about to change due to the efforts of Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe.

2010

Lubec voters to decide fate of high school

On Wednesday, June 23, Lubec residents will decide by referendum vote whether to close or keep open the Lubec High School. The referendum is required since the MSAD 19 board of directors voted 4-1 to close the high school at an April 4 meeting.

2010

Ken Burns’ company wraps up PBS film series at Campobello

The historic Roosevelt home and international park on Campobello Island bustled with a crew from Ken Burns' Florentine Films just days before the park was to open for the season on May 29.

2010

New tidal project proposed for site at Half Moon Cove

A new tidal project proposal for Half Moon Cove was brought to the public's attention at the May 10 Eastport City Council meeting. Ramez Atiya of Halcyon Marine Hydroelectric discussed his patented tidal wing technology to an audience of close to 40, including the councillors and city staff.

2010

County faces shortage of healthcare providers

Ginny Pond, a licensed clinical social worker, moved to Washington County in 2004 to practice.

2010

Eleven school boards eye AOS partnership to avoid penalties

Ten town and city school boards belonging to school unions 104 and 106 and MSAD 19 voted in favor of partnering to form an alternative organizational structure (AOS) at a meeting held in Eastport on April 8.

2010

Washington County per capita lottery sales top in Maine

Washington County residents have the highest per capita spending of $238 per year on Maine State Lottery tickets for 2009. Waldo County residents spent the least at $121, and the second highest per capita expenditure was found in Kennebec County at $192.