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2006

Racino’s chances could be riding on county referendum

Efforts to bring a tribal racino to Washington County are taking a multi-pronged approach, with a legislative solution now being sought, along with the petition drive for a statewide referendum.

2006

Robbinston votes nearly 3 to 1 for LNG

The vote was "yes." Robbinston residents turned out in force on January 10 to express their feelings on the proposed construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and related facilities at Mill Cove.

2006

Area voters faced with 4 candidates in federal election

A federal election is scheduled for Monday, January 23, and voters in the New Brunswick Southwest riding will have four candidates from which to choose as their representative in Ottawa.

2006

Bills would fund Boat School and help keep clam flats open

Local legislators have submitted bills to provide funding to keep the Boat School in Eastport, to help keep clam flats open as much as possible during periods of red tide, and to implement recommendations of the Washington County Economic Development Task Force, among other measures.

2006

CASTING THEIR VOTES during the Downeast LNG referendum in Robbinston are Edward and Alice Ingersoll as town attorney John Churchill and ballot clerk Kathy Mekelburg look on. Over 300 residen

CASTING THEIR VOTES

CASTING THEIR VOTES during the Downeast LNG referendum in Robbinston are Edward and Alice Ingersoll as town attorney John Churchill and ballot clerk Kathy Mekelburg look on. Over 300 residents dropped by the fire station on January 10 to vote, and the vast majority were in favor of having an

2005

Two towns divided on school additions Perry turns down expansion

Voters turned out at the polls on December 15 in Perry to cast ballots on whether or not to support a referendum question, requested by the school committee, to build a four-room modular classroom onto the Perry Elementary School.

2005

Pembroke proposal squeaks by

On December 15, Pembroke residents, by a vote of 60 to 54, supported a proposal to borrow $190,000 for a four-classroom/two bathroom modular building at the Pembroke Elementary School.