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2010

KEAN Energy wind farm plan supported by Lubec selectmen

Both the Lubec Board of Selectmen and the planning board have received notice that KEAN Energy LLC is proposing a $10.5 million wind farm to be placed on property east of Route 191 in Lubec. The 4.5‐megawatt station would supply enough electricity to power nearly 1,800 homes.

2010

Fish farmers challenged by sea lice outbreaks

Sea lice outbreaks at salmon farms in Passamaquoddy and Cobscook bays this summer have contributed, along with warm water temperatures, to the loss of thousands of fish and presented a significant challenge to the industry, but the losses have not placed the fish farming companies in financial...

2010

Rockweed harvest ramps up debate on intertidal access

The controversy over rockweed harvesting in Cobscook Bay, which had simmered down this summer, may begin again soon, as three individuals are planning to start harvesting in the bay this fall, using a mechanical harvester being built in Eastport.

2010

Grand Manan bids farewell to old ferry

She gave 45 years of faithful service to her employer until her last day on the job, Sunday, September 12. When she retired, she got a fitting sendoff, complete with a cake and a party, coworkers and officials in attendance...

2010

Grant to fund Eastport-based energy center

Washington County and the City of Eastport are the successful applicants for $1,423,480 in federal funding to create up to 70 jobs over a three-year period and the first marine renewable energy manufacturing facility of its kind in the United States.

2010

MEN AT WORK prepare the Simone & Rachel and the Miss Angie II for the opening of urchin season on Monday, October 4, at sunrise. (Chessie Crowe photo)

MEN AT WORK

MEN AT WORK prepare the Simone & Rachel and the Miss Angie II for the opening of urchin season on Monday, October 4, at sunrise. (Chessie Crowe photo)

2010

BREAKING OUT between two Pirate Bed Race teams is a water balloon fight. The Boat School team "Foggy Bottom" (left) eventually went on to win the race, held as part of the Eastport Pirate Fe

BREAKING OUT

BREAKING OUT between two Pirate Bed Race teams is a water balloon fight. The Boat School team "Foggy Bottom" (left) eventually went on to win the race, held as part of the Eastport Pirate Festival. (Don Dunbar photo)