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2006

FERC hears views on LNG Residents speak out

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) heard comments from area residents regarding Quoddy Bay LNG's proposal and plans for a $500 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Split Rock at Pleasant Point.

2006

Challenge to eliminate ISA issued at fish health workshop

At the recent Northeast Farmed Fish Health Management Workshop, Glenn Cooke, CEO of Cooke Aquaculture, laid down a challenge for the salmon farming industry, fish health researchers and government, stating, "We cannot manage ISA; it can and must be eliminated."

2006

Plans to keep Boat School in city floated

With funding for the Boat School to remain in Eastport under the Maine Community College System appearing increasingly unlikely, supporters of the school are preparing for a plan that seeks the transfer of the school to the city.

2006

Tribe studying wind and tidal power projects

The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point is studying two renewable energy projects -- wind and tidal -- each of which could potentially provide enough electricity to power communities in this area.

2006

Lubec man’s death being investigated as possible murder

The cause of death still has not been determined for a 34-year-old homeless man from Lubec whose burning body was discovered under the Harlow Street Bridge in Bangor on Tuesday evening, March 7. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to Deputy Attorney General William Stokes.

2006

LNG supporters, opponents dispute impact on local taxes

The Perry Improvement Association's projection that the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank project could reduce property taxes in town by approximately 70% is being disputed by members of the group, Perry Citizens for Responsible Growth.

2006

Ice goes out of lake on St. Patrick's Day

Spring has come early this year. The ice started breaking up in Round Pond in Charlotte at the beginning of the week of March 12, and the ice officially went out on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.