2014
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2014
Student plans trip to India to assist villagers in poverty
Grand Manan Community School student Harley Cary recently held a fundraiser so she could travel to India and help those in need. Islanders, including some of the best bakers on Grand Manan, came out to support Harley for this amazing trip.
2014
Robbinston to vote on AOS withdrawal
Robbinston residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether the Robbinston School System should withdraw from AOS 77 by town vote set for Monday, March 9, from 12:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Robbinston Fire Station.
2014
Lubec to vote on high school wing demolition option
Bids for the possible demolition of the Lubec High School wing were opened during a special meeting of the MSAD 19 board of directors held on February 23. Six complying bids were received, ranging from a low of $144,230 from Thomas DiCenzo Inc.
2014
Heavy snows lead to concerns about possible spring flooding
While Washington County residents have been shoveling out their driveways, raking off roofs and looking forward to spring, municipal administrators are facing over-taxed budgets and dwindling supplies of sand and salt.
2014
Breakwater reconstruction work to begin
The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be providing nearly $2 million in additional funding for rebuilding the Eastport breakwater so that sufficient monies will be committed to accept the lowest bid for the project.
2014
Debate on wind energy blows Downeast
When industrial-scale projects come to an area they are required to conform to specific zoning regulations. If the company seeks to apply for rezoning, part of the process includes public hearings.