SPRING CHICKS,
SPRING CHICKS, recently hatched at the Whiting Village School, are the creation of the third and fourth grade students and art teacher Lisa Marie Bartlett. (Chessie Johnson photo)
March 27, 2008
Front Page Stories
Port plans for possible export of wood pellets made locally
The Eastport Port Authority is making plans for the possible export from the Estes Head terminal of wood pellets that would be manufactured locally.
Three towns reject plan to merge services
In separate votes, the towns of Pembroke, Perry and Charlotte all rejected a proposal to join together in the delivery and housing of certain municipal services.
Hydroelectric firm proposes project for Lubec Narrows
The Lubec Narrows could be the site of a hydroelectric project proposed by Hydro Green Energy LLC. The Houston, Texas, company has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the feasibility of such a project.
Former governor at Indian Township indicted
Former Indian Township Passamaquoddy Governor Robert Newell was indicted on March 20 by a federal grand jury in a 30-count indictment that charges a conspiracy resulting in the misapplication of approximately $1.
Former Eastporter offers support for Palestinian youths
A former Eastporter who wanted to improve the lives of youngsters living in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon has founded an initiative to advance support for those children.