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2007

Proposed water rate increase raises concerns

A public hearing held on August 20 to provide information on revised water rate schedules proposed by the Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) attracted 30 members of the public. The PWD supplies water to Eastport, Perry and Pleasant Point residents.

2007

Tribal racino plan gains support from Calais City Council

At their regular meeting on Thursday, August 16, the seven members of the Calais City Council voted unanimously to support the Passamaquoddy Tribe's racino proposal. The statewide referendum will be the first question on the November ballot.

2007

Prison options considered by county, state

"A perfect storm of opportunity," Chris Gardner, chairman of the Washington County commissioners, called the simultaneous needs both the county and the state have for new lockup facilities in Washington County.

2007

Township 14 landfill draws opposition from commissioners

The Washington County Commissioners have come out in opposition to the construction and demolition debris landfill in Township 14 as presently proposed by the developer, Marion Transfer Station Inc.

2007

SAILING WITH A BONE IN HER TEETH through Head Harbour Passage, on her return from a trip to Southwest Harbor, is the Eastport schooner Halie & Matthew. (Don Dunbar photo) SAILING WITH A BONE

SAILING WITH A BONE IN HER TEETH

SAILING WITH A BONE IN HER TEETH through Head Harbour Passage, on her return from a trip to Southwest Harbor, is the Eastport schooner Halie & Matthew. (Don Dunbar photo) SAILING WITH A BONE IN HER TEETH through Head Harbour Passage, on her return from a trip to Southwest Harbor,

2007

Study to look at feasibility of second reactor

The New Brunswick government's acceptance of a proposal from a group of companies in the nuclear and power plant field to conduct a feasibility study for a second nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau, located 28 miles from Eastport, is being denounced by nuclear energy critics who believe that...

2007

PWD seeks rate hike to offset costs, revenue drop

The Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) is seeking a water rate increase because of increased operating expenses and revenue losses. A public hearing on the revised rate schedules will be held on Monday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m.