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2006

Controversy building over proposed Township 19 landfill

A proposal for an 18-acre landfill for the disposal of construction and demolition debris in Township 19 has started to generate some controversy, with dump opponents organizing to stop the project.

2006

Eastport lays off staff and cuts hours to meet city budget

The City of Eastport is laying off and cutting back on hours for a number of staff and reducing hours at city hall to offset decreased revenues and rising expenses.

2006

Governor offers heritage museum, Boat School hope

Governor John Baldacci came to Washington County on April 22 in his role as cheerleader-in-chief for Maine business.

2006

AGROUND near Split Rock, Pleasant Point, is Scott MacNichol's vessel, Miss Amy, on April 24. Angus McPhail's boat, Julie Ann, assisted in keeping the vessel upright as it began to float off

AGROUND

AGROUND near Split Rock, Pleasant Point, is Scott MacNichol's vessel, Miss Amy, on April 24. Angus McPhail's boat, Julie Ann, assisted in keeping the vessel upright as it began to float off the ledge with the incoming tide. The Miss Amy had towed a barge from

2006

FERC hears views on LNG Robbinston split

The pros and cons of constructing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and storage facility at Mill Cove in Robbinston were presented at a March 29 scoping meeting held at the Robbinston Elementary School. Representatives of the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S.

2006

Quoddy Bay's floating bridge idea draws skepticism

A proposal for a temporary, floating bridge to allow people to get off Moose Island, if an accident at the proposed Split Rock liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal blocked Route 190, raised questions during a presentation by Quoddy Bay LNG to the Eastport City Council.

2006

Brush fire in Lubec threatens homes and burns 15 acres

A drier than normal winter, gusting winds and an unfortunate decision to burn a pile of trash led to a large fire in Lubec on March 30. Before the fire was finally out, hours later, 15 acres of grass and woodland had been consumed and numerous homes had been threatened.