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2005

Third LNG plan for county wins Calais approval

Yet another liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility is being proposed within a 25-mile area stretching from Pleasant Point to Calais. The latest LNG terminal would be located at Red Beach, within the city limits of Calais.

2005

Flood waters wipe out lives a world apart

It's been over a week since Hurricane Katrina roared through Gulf Coast communities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Monday, August 29, and the devastation is so great that relief efforts still haven't reached some areas.

2005

Fuel costs rise; communities try to stay afloat

It appears no one will escape the impact of rising fuel and gas prices. Crude oil is the raw material. Whether it is refined as gas or used as heating oil, the price will affect everyone in some way.

2005

AS IN A COMMUNITY BARN-RAISING, nearly 100 people from throughout Washington County joined in the inaugural production, Noye's Fludde, at the Eastport Arts Center's new theater space on Labo

AS IN A COMMUNITY BARN-RAISING

AS IN A COMMUNITY BARN-RAISING, nearly 100 people from throughout Washington County joined in the inaugural production, Noye's Fludde, at the Eastport Arts Center's new theater space on Labor Day weekend. Here, the Gossips in the Benjamin Britten opera are trying to convince Mrs. Noye not

2005

Cooke’s catch of Stolt Sea Farm may get away

Are they or aren't they? Stolt Sea Farm officials say that negotiations for Cooke Aquaculture of St. George to acquire Stolt's operations in Maine and New Brunswick have ended, but Cooke spokesmen maintain talks are still continuing.

2005

Perry youth to pay share of damages for home trashing

A 16-year-old boy from Perry must pay restitution to the family whose home he admits to trashing earlier this summer.

2005

Canadian LNG opposition grows louder St. Andrews forum slams sites

The Canadian government should simply say no to the passage of ships [LNG tankers] through Canadian waters. It is not innocent passage.