DOING THE DEERY PADDLE
DOING THE DEERY PADDLE? After swimming across the open water of Pennamaquan River in Pembroke, this deer was able to get up onto the ice. (Don Dunbar photo)
March 13, 2014
Front Page Stories
Chip mill fire fails to slow production at Woodland Pulp
The fire that caused extensive damage to the Fulghum Fibres mill that supplies the chips for Woodland Pulp did not interrupt production at the pulp mill, as Fulghum Fibres brought in two portable chippers within a week and also had a supply of chips on site.
County drug court offers help and hope
Washington County resident Brian Frutchey has been clean and sober for almost five years. He is a 2011 graduate of the Washington County Adult Drug Treatment Court, a voluntary program that provides defendants and probationers with a rigorous alternative to incarceration.
Technology change not anticipated to impact pellet plans
A change in technology for producing the wood pellets at the facility planned by Thermogen Industries in Eastport will not affect the company's interest in the project. Scott Tranchemontagne says, "Our commitment to Eastport remains as strong as ever.
Food summit eyes farm growth
Washington County is well positioned to be a vibrant part of the local and regional food production system, despite rumors that the county is located at "the end of the world." The positive news was delivered at the Washington County Food Summit held on Saturday, March 8.
House favors tribe’s casino plan for Calais
The odds of state approval for the Passamaquoddy Tribe's proposal for a casino in Calais increased substantially after the Maine House of Representatives voted down a committee's recommendation against the measure and gave its support for the casino.
Mill’s two tissue machines to create 80 jobs
Baileyville's Woodland Pulp mill will have from 60 to 80 new employees by the end of the first quarter of 2016 because of a planned expansion by owner International Grand Investment Corp (IGIC). Currently the mill employs a little over 300 people.
SEAWEED, SHELLS, LOBSTERS AND CRABS
SEAWEED, SHELLS, LOBSTERS AND CRABS adorn King Neptune's brides during the recent Lost Fishermen's Memorial benefit in Lubec. The event netted over $4,000. (Chessie Crowe Gartmayer photo Subscribe to Quoddy TidesRates: $30 per year within Washington County$35 per year outside Washington CountyCanadian customers: $35
