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2016

Boatbuilder chastises councillors, says rumors about firm unfounded

Chastising the Eastport city councillors at the January 13 council meeting for releasing information about the $25,000 he owes in back rent was Millennium Marine owner Cory Guimond.

2016

Biomass plant closures to hit forest industry

About 2,500 jobs statewide, with a number of those in Washington County, will be affected by the closure of the two Covanta Energy biomass power plants located in Jonesboro and West Enfield, according to the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC).

2016

RAISING THE MISS TESS, a 34-foot fishing boat owned by Justin McPhail of Perry, are two barges from Cooke Aquaculture. Also helping out to raise the boat was diver Scott MacNichol, and McPha

RAISING THE MISS TESS,

RAISING THE MISS TESS, a 34-foot fishing boat owned by Justin McPhail of Perry, are two barges from Cooke Aquaculture. Also helping out to raise the boat was diver Scott MacNichol, and McPhail is also appreciative of his family’s assistance. The vessel sank during the night of January 17

2016

SHAKING HANDS with area veterans as local MP Karen Ludwig (center) and Minister of Environment Catherine McKenna (right) look on is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his working

SHAKING HANDS

SHAKING HANDS with area veterans as local MP Karen Ludwig (center) and Minister of Environment Catherine McKenna (right) look on is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his working visit to St. Andrews. (Robin Farrin photo) Subscribe to Quoddy Tides Rates:$31.65 a year in Washington County, Maine (tax

2016

Rockweed lawsuit escalates debate over intertidal ownership

Multiple alleged incidents of illegal rockweed harvesting have provided the catalyst for the filing of a civil lawsuit against Acadian Seaplants.

2016

Roadkill removal policy eyed after deer hit

At the Grand Manan's village council’s meeting on January 4, the main subject of discussion was the removal and disposal of road-killed animals. Councillor Kirk Cheney summed up a story that became a hot topic on island social media.

2016

Police chiefs relate impact of drug crisis

Maine lawmakers started off the second session of the 127th Maine Legislature listening to impassioned testimony from those on the front lines in dealing with the drug crisis in the state, which may have a record number of overdose deaths this past year.