2005
Pembroke proposal squeaks by
On December 15, Pembroke residents, by a vote of 60 to 54, supported a proposal to borrow $190,000 for a four-classroom/two bathroom modular building at the Pembroke Elementary School.
Marie Jones Holmes
2005
Quoddy Bay LNG proposal filed with FERC
Quoddy Bay LLC on December 16 filed its pre-application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to construct a $500-million liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Split Rock, Pleasant Point, and a storage facility in Perry.
2005
LNG vote set for January in Robbinston
Robbinston voters will have an opportunity during the first part of January to express their opinion on a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and related facilities in the Mill Cove area of the town.
2005
Coyote hunt raises funds to save deer
A coyote hunt will again be held in Washington County. Sponsored by the Washington County Conservation Association Inc. (WCCA). The purpose of the hunt is to raise funds for the WCCA Habitat Improvement Program and to save deer and small game from winter predation by coyotes.
2005
Report sees future in energy and second homes
The long awaited report on an economic development strategy for Washington County prepared by David Flanagan, Governor John Baldacci's special representative to Washington County, was released November 17.
2005
Cianbro and tribe partner in Calais LNG development
Another name change and the announcement of a new partner for a proposed Calais area liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility were revealed this past week. The third proposed LNG company in the Quoddy area, BP Consulting LLC, has undergone two name changes.
2005
Quoddy communities seek voice on LNG Petition calls for informed vote
A petition calling for a referendum vote for Robbinston residents on the location of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and any related facilities in the town was presented on November 5 to Robbinston Town Clerk Pam Reynolds.