Bleak financial picture painted for area schools
More bleak financial news was given to the Eastport School Committee at its January 5 meeting, as Superintendent Terry Lux informed the board about imminent curtailments in state subsidies.
January 07, 2010
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LNG firm files plan with FERC for Calais site
The third proposal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay is now moving forward, with Calais LNG and Calais Pipeline Company filing their applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 18.
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.
Mother Goodie rings in new year
There are many New Year's Day traditions around the world, and one of the interesting ones can be found on Campobello Island and a few other Canadian communities where Mother Goodie looks through the keyhole and, if you've been good, brings gifts.
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.