Legislature kills urchin bill; study group may still be formed
A bill to add more days to the sea urchin season has been killed by the legislature, leaving the sponsor of the measure, Rep. Ian Emery (R-Cutler), bitter about the legislative process.
June 23, 2005
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Restoration of rail service into county proposed
An effort at restoring the Calais Branch Line for freight and excursion rail service into Washington County was the subject of a talk at the Washington County meeting of the Maine Better Transportation Association (MBTA) on June 16 at the Eastport Chowder House.
Supporters to seek racino vote With or without governor’s veto
Maine residents will be voting next fall on whether to allow a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County, if Governor John Baldacci decides not to veto legislation calling for the referendum vote on the measure.
Cooke deal nets Heritage as firm expands
Cooke Aquaculture Inc., an independent family-owned company in St. George, has purchased the Canadian east coast operations of Heritage Salmon from George Weston Limited as well as the U.S. operations of Heritage Salmon, subject to regulatory approval.
Boatbuilding program could remain in Eastport if funds raised
The Washington County Community College's boatbuilding program in Eastport might not move to Calais if funding can be raised soon to help cover the cost of keeping the program in Eastport.