2005
Pike Lands brought back from brink of sale, developments
It was a squeaker because the pristine woodland, wetland, waterfront Pike Lands of North Lubec were scheduled to go on the market in May for commercial development.
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2005
Steep tax increase staggers Pembroke waterfront owners
About 30 Pembroke taxpayers who own waterfront property confronted selectmen at their meeting of September 19 to complain about property tax bills some said had tripled or quadrupled since last year.
2005
Robbinston may soon eye vote on LNG
Robbinston property owners will have several liquefied natural gas (LNG) meetings on their calendar in the coming weeks.
2005
Quoddy area feels gas hike hit as businesses see tourism drop
The summer of 2005 was not a great season for many businesses in eastern Washington County and the Fundy Isles. Fewer people chose to travel to the area, despite the good weather in July and August. The high price of gas definitely affected the number of visitors.
2005
POSING ON THE NARROW LEDGES
POSING ON THE NARROW LEDGES at Gulliver's Hole in West Quoddy Head State Park, two September tourists are among many who are willing to risk a dangerous tumble to enjoy a stunning photo-op. (Chessie Johnson photo)
2005
Hundreds turn out for grand opening of veterans’ home
Several hundred Washington County veterans, their friends and family sat in bright sunshine September 6 to view the dedication of the long-awaited veterans' home in Machias adjacent to Down East Community Hospital.
2005
Relief workers recall tsunami
Two residents of Downeast Maine have recently returned from Thailand, where they were volunteering with efforts aimed at repairing the damage wrought by the tsunami that struck last Christmas.