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2008

Fourth to make big splash

Despite daunting setbacks, a determined group of volunteers not only saved the day but multiplied it for Lubec's gala July 4th celebration. Before the celebration, pretty containers in local outlets still give shoppers the chance to donate for prizes and raffles.

2008

Pre-filing approval granted by FERC to Calais LNG project

The Calais LNG project team has received approval of its application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to participate in FERC's pre-filing process. Under the pre-filing process, Calais LNG will submit detailed project planning, design and environmental data for FERC consideration.

2008

Gardeners battle high food prices in their backyards

Back in World War II, victory gardens were grown as a way both to relieve the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort and to boost morale, by giving a person a sense of empowered contribution and reward in raising produce.

2008

Fourth to make big splash

A hypnotist show, new and traditional competitions, the premiere of a puppet show, lots of music and food, and a visit from a U.S. Navy ship are some of highlights of this year's Independence Day and Old Home Week celebration from Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July

2008

CATCH OF THE DAY. Brayden Flood, 3, of Edmunds proudly displays his first trout, caught at the 11th annual Moosehorn National WIldlife Refuge Children's Fishing Derby. (Chessie Johnson photo

CATCH OF THE DAY

CATCH OF THE DAY. Brayden Flood, 3, of Edmunds proudly displays his first trout, caught at the 11th annual Moosehorn National WIldlife Refuge Children's Fishing Derby. (Chessie Johnson photo)

2008

Tribe receives funds to test tidal turbine

The Passamaquoddy Tribe's Environmental Department at Pleasant Point has received a $120,000 award from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to test an underwater tidal power turbine.

2008

Quoddy Bay delay request is challenged

A group supporting a liquefied natural gas (LNG) proposal in Robbinston has now registered a complaint against another company proposing to build an LNG facility.