2005
BALSAM AND LIGHTS
BALSAM AND LIGHTS decorate the exterior of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Eastport this Christmas season. (Edward French photo)
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2005
Debate continues as farmed salmon enter rivers
The controversy over the escape of approximately 100,000 farmed salmon, following sabotage at two fish farms off Deer Island in November, and their possible interaction with wild salmon in the rivers is continuing.
2005
LNG vote set for January in Robbinston
Robbinston voters will have an opportunity during the first part of January to express their opinion on a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and related facilities in the Mill Cove area of the town.
2005
Coyote hunt raises funds to save deer
A coyote hunt will again be held in Washington County. Sponsored by the Washington County Conservation Association Inc. (WCCA). The purpose of the hunt is to raise funds for the WCCA Habitat Improvement Program and to save deer and small game from winter predation by coyotes.
2005
Genomics, aquaculture projects explore future of growing cod
A four-year, $18.2 million genomics research project on cod aquaculture will begin in January, being led in part by researchers at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews and working with Cooke Aquaculture as an industry partner.
2005
Boat School report spurs criticism by Eastport supporters
A draft report prepared by Washington County Community College President William Cassidy on the cost for operating a sustainable boatbuilding program in Eastport came in for criticism at a meeting in Eastport on how it presents the options for funding the school in Eastport and an alternative...
2005
IT IS BETTER TO LIGHT ONE CANDLE
IT IS BETTER TO LIGHT ONE CANDLE... Placing his candle on the altar in the International Day of Action to Stop Global Warming service in Eastport is Davis Pike Grady. Held on December 3 at the Central Congregational Church, the observance included a talk by Mark Dittrick, conservation chair, Atlantic