OUTSTANDING IN HER FIELD
OUTSTANDING IN HER FIELD. The new kid on the block is a spring lamb, born on the Overman farm in South Lubec. (Chessie Johnson photo)
March 23, 2006
Front Page Stories
Tribe studying wind and tidal power projects
The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point is studying two renewable energy projects -- wind and tidal -- each of which could potentially provide enough electricity to power communities in this area.
Lubec man’s death being investigated as possible murder
The cause of death still has not been determined for a 34-year-old homeless man from Lubec whose burning body was discovered under the Harlow Street Bridge in Bangor on Tuesday evening, March 7. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to Deputy Attorney General William Stokes.
LNG supporters, opponents dispute impact on local taxes
The Perry Improvement Association's projection that the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank project could reduce property taxes in town by approximately 70% is being disputed by members of the group, Perry Citizens for Responsible Growth.
Ice goes out of lake on St. Patrick's Day
Spring has come early this year. The ice started breaking up in Round Pond in Charlotte at the beginning of the week of March 12, and the ice officially went out on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.
Area projects left out of budget
The state's supplemental budget proposal that was passed unanimously by the legislature's Appropriations Committee on March 21 leaves out key Washington County priorities, including funding for the Boat School in Eastport, the Downeast Heritage Museum in Calais, and other important projects.