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Marie Jones Holmes

2010

ORPC tidal turbine generator unveiling celebrated in Eastport

The largest ocean energy device ever to be deployed in U.S. waters was unveiled at a ceremony held March 2 at the Boat School in Eastport. Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) played host to over 200 people attending the event.

2009

Downeast LNG proposal garners local support

Strong support for the proposed Downeast LNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Robbinston was in evidence at a public meeting held June 16 at the Robbinston Grade School.

2008

Quoddy Bay LNG on hold; Downeast acts after warning

Downeast Pipeline LLC, an affiliate of Downeast LNG, which proposes to build a liquefied natural gas terminal (LNG) in Robbinston, was warned by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to start its open season by Thursday, November 13, or risk FERC's reassessment of the commission...

2008

Area cranberry growers report abundant harvest, high prices

Maine's cranberry harvest season ended a few weeks ago, and Charles Armstrong, cranberry professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, describes 2008 as "a happy year for cranberries. The yield and the price are very high this year C in the exciting category."

2008

FERC dismisses LNG application but Quoddy Bay plans to refile

The Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) has dismissed the application submitted by Quoddy Bay LNG to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal facility at Pleasant Point and Perry and a proposed pipeline to connect with the natural gas pipeline in Baileyville.

2008

Impact of rockweed harvesting in Cobscook Bay area debated

"Our goal tonight is information sharing," stated Gavin Hood, president of the Maine Seaweed Council. The council's board meeting was held September 9 at The Boat School in Eastport and attracted 24 participants.

2008

Forum urges residents to ‘plug the holes’

Speakers at a public energy forum hosted by Maine State Senator Kevin Raye and Husson College described the present high cost of energy as a crisis situation for Washington County as well as for the nation.