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Marie Jones Holmes

2007

New minister restates ban on LNG ships

Canada's recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Bernier assured members of Save Passamaquoddy Bay/Canada (SPB/C) that the Canadian government remains strongly opposed to the establishment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Passamaquoddy Bay.

2007

Proposed water rate increase raises concerns

A public hearing held on August 20 to provide information on revised water rate schedules proposed by the Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) attracted 30 members of the public. The PWD supplies water to Eastport, Perry and Pleasant Point residents.

2007

Domtar closure leaves 150 out of work

The announcement on Tuesday, July 31, that Domtar's paper-making operation at the Woodland mill in Baileyville would cease and 150 workers would lose their jobs brought Governor John Baldacci and numerous state officials to the Washington County Community College on Friday, August 3, to discuss...

2007

Quoddy Bay responds to city's protest

A proposed zoning ordinance amendment concerning artwork in public places and statements from Quoddy Bay LNG attracted a larger than usual public attendance at the July 9 meeting of the Eastport City Council.

2007

Eastport opposes LNG project, citing safety, security concerns

The City of Eastport has formally announced its objections to the Quoddy Bay LNG project, in a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on June 21, and has requested that FERC deny Quoddy Bay's pending application to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal adjacent to...

2007

Voters to decide on bond issues with local project funds

Maine voters will be asked to vote on June 12 to approve a $113 million transportation bond and a bond for drinking water programs and wastewater facility projects.

2007

School regionalization looms as legislature approves plan

A controversial plan to implement sweeping changes in school administrative units has been adopted by the legislature as part of the state budget. The Maine House of Representatives voted 112 to 29 in favor of the budget, and the Senate enacted the budget by a vote of 28-7 on June 6.