2009
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2009
Committee supports legislation to impose rockweed regulations
Proposed legislation that would significantly expand the regulation of rockweed harvesting in Cobscook Bay has received a unanimous 'ought to pass as amended' recommendation by the legislature's Marine Resources Committee.
2009
Court favors former housing director in 10-year legal saga
The 10-year Dickensian legal saga ensuing from the break-in at the residence of a former executive director of the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Housing Authority appears to have finally reached its ending.
2009
Domtar shutdown’s impact begins to hit home
The recent indefinite shutdown of the Domtar Corporation pulp mill in Baileyville created an immediate flurry of concern about the potential repercussions for Domtar's 300 employees, directly and indirectly related businesses such as loggers, truckers and longshoremen and area service providers.
2009
DECH’s corrective action plan meets agency’s approval
The results of a "full federal survey" at Down East Community Hospital (DECH) that was completed April 10 by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were released on May 20.
2009
Hearing raises doubts about plan for airport
The tension that exists between local, state and federal planning processes and goals was apparent at a May 12 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) public hearing held to take comments on the draft environmental assessment report of a proposed regional airport in Washington County.
2009
