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Lora Whelan

2010

Firearms ordinance targeted by city as deer herd increases

The deer population on Moose Island appears to be growing, with attendant concerns about motor vehicle accidents and other areas of public safety such as the increased risk of Lyme disease.

2010

New fiber-optic project to bring network connectivity to county

Redundancy is not a word usually associated with good business practices, but for telecommunications it is considered healthy. "We want redundancy for reliability," says John Porter, public relations manager for the Three Ring Binder collaborative.

2010

Council hires Finch as acting manager

Former Eastport City Manager George "Bud" Finch was designated by unanimous vote to be the acting city manager, at a special Eastport City Council meeting held on January 6. Finch had resigned last month, citing a lack of support from the council, with the resignation effective December 31.

2009

Resignation of Finch accepted by city council

As of January 1, 2010, Eastport will be without a city manager. At the December 14 city council meeting, Eastport city councillors accepted the resignation of long-time City Manager George "Bud" Finch, effective December 31.

2009

Food pantries see increase in need by families

Food pantries in Washington and Charlotte counties are seeing an increase in use over last year's rise in demand.

2009

Wreath-making rings in the holiday season

Maine's most fragrant industry is off to a good start despite the warmer than usual November weather. Orders for holiday wreaths, centerpieces and garlands made from fresh Maine balsam are holding steady with last year's numbers...

2009

Whiting residents pass industrial wind turbine moratorium

A Town of Whiting committee will be working over the next few months to draft an industrial wind turbine ordinance for the town. At a special town meeting held on November 9, residents voted 18 to 2 in favor of enacting the Industrial Wind Turbine Project Development Moratorium Ordinance.