2006
Boat School to stay afloat with Husson
Exactly 30 years to the month that the establishment of the Marine Trades Center in Eastport was announced, a new phase in the Boat School's life is taking shape.
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2006
Whiting, Cutler, Machiasport set to form new school union
The Maine commissioner of education has given the communities of Cutler, Machiasport and Whiting permission to form a new school union. Susan Gendron, in a letter to MSAD 77 dated March 6, states that she has approved its dissolution agreement, which will become effective on July 1 of this year.
2006
Rail and trail groups seek compromise
Rails and trails do not preclude each other was the feeling expressed by Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner David Cole at a meeting of both railroad and trail supporters held at Machias on February 24.
2006
Fraud charges in tribal racino drive disputed
Following the failure of the proposal for a tribal racino in Washington County to make the state ballot in 2006, because of an insufficient number of valid signatures on the petitions for the citizen initiative, charges of widespread fraud and forgery have gained the attention of racino opponents.
2006
Eastport tax rate could be affected by loss in valuation
A $1.17 million loss in property valuation in Eastport this year could have a significant effect on the local tax rate, Eastport City Manager George Finch told the city council at its February 27 meeting.
2006
Consolidation talk 'unconscionable,' says superintendent
At the March 7 meeting of the Eastport School Committee, Superintendent Arthur Wittine expressed his "extreme disappointment" about a meeting held recently in Baileyville to discuss the idea of consolidating the Eastport, Calais and Baileyville high schools.
2006
NO, YOU GO FETCH
NO, YOU GO FETCH! That thought seems to be expressed on the faces of two springer spaniels, Charlie and Digby, who were playing on the shore of the inner basin of the Eastport breakwater with owner Jason Kissell. (Edward French photo)