2012
SUN, SWIMMING AND SOMERSAULTS
SUN, SWIMMING AND SOMERSAULTS on a sizzling summer's day at Round Pond in Charlotte. (Edward French photo)
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2012
Joint council votes to disburse $10.2 million to tribal members
Passamaquoddy tribal members each received $2,891 on July 20 from a multi-million settlement from the U.S. government, after the Joint Tribal Council voted 10 to 3 at a July 16 meeting to disburse the funds to all tribal members on the Pleasant Point and Indian Township census rolls.
2012
Tidal energy project hailed at dedication
The nation's first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project was dedicated in a ceremony held on July 24 in Eastport, as Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) officials played host to a gathering that attracted over 200 guests and speakers.
2012
Family Dollar eyes site of former Irving station in Eastport
The commercial property in Eastport located at the corner of Old County Road and Route 190 where the former Irving gas station and convenience store was located has been sold to Stillridge LLC of Hermon.
2012
Speakers decry cuts at DFO’s biological station
Speakers at a July 18 public forum on the impact of significant federal cuts at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' (DFO) St. Andrews Biological Station (SABS) described the station as a "poster child" for what is happening across the country. More than 150 people attended the forum...
2012
Couple struggles to find assistance for wife with dementia
Vern McKimmey of Lubec has been navigating the long-term healthcare system on behalf of his wife, Carmen Flowers. Two years ago Flowers was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She was 57 years old.
2012
MOVING
MOVING one of Ocean Renewable Power Company's four turbines in preparation for alignment is Bradley McLean, a Perry Marine and Construction worker. (Jeffrey Hains photo)