THE ALLURE OF LIGHTHOUSES
THE ALLURE OF LIGHTHOUSES attracted many enthusiasts who were delighted to climb the lower steps to the top during West Quoddy Head Light's 200th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 19. (Chessie Johnson photo)
July 24, 2008
Front Page Stories
Tribes seeking stronger commitment from state
Although restoration of much of the funding for the Maine Indian-Tribal State Commission (MITSC) by Governor John Baldacci is welcomed by Passamaquoddy tribal officials, they are seeking a stronger statement from Maine officials of their commitment to work on issues involving the state and the...
Fishermen protest harvesting of rockweed in Cobscook Bay
Fishermen, wrinklers and lobstermen joined environmental activists on Saturday, July 19, at the Lubec harbor to protest against the harvesting of rockweed in Cobscook Bay. The unlikely allies maintain that the harvesting has and will damage the bay and the Gulf of Maine, into which it empties.
Quoddy Bay LNG requests another BEP postponement
Quoddy Bay LNG is seeking another postponement of a pre-hearing conference before the Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP).
LNG firm seeks suspension of lease payment
A proposal by Quoddy Bay LNG to suspend its quarterly lease payments to the Passamaquoddy Tribe was discussed at Sipayik Tribal Council meetings on July 15 and 22.
Forest service will investigate cause of Robbinston fire
The investigation continues into who is responsible for a camp fire that started a wind-driven fire on Sunday, July 13, ultimately burning 131 acres in Robbinston.