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2005

Invasive sea squirt discovered in Cobscook Bay

Researchers have found a marine invasive species in Cobscook Bay that has coated areas of Georges Bank, threatening to interfere with fishing. However, scientists are hopeful that the waters of the bay are too cold for the species to cause much impact here.

2005

Quoddy Bay promises jobs

About 25 people attended an informational session on August 4 to discuss the Robbinston Inland Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Storage Project proposed by Quoddy Bay LLC.

2005

Point Lepreau refurbishment worries critics

The decision by the provincial government to proceed with the estimated $1.

2005

Downeast LNG assures safety

As part of a series of community meetings, Dean Girdis and Robert Wyatt of Downeast LNG held a meeting July 28 in Eastport to discuss the company's plans to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Mill Cove in the community of Robbinston.

2005

Baileyville favors bond float, waits for LP sale decision

Approximately 50 voters of the town of Baileyville, at a special town meeting held August 3, gave their approval for the town to float a bond in the amount of $2.5 million to assist in a financing package for Ecomelt Inc.

2005

SAILING ON A SUMMER'S DAY

SAILING ON A SUMMER'S DAY

SAILING ON A SUMMER'S DAY, the Sylvina W. Beal of Eastport approaches East Quoddy Head Lighthouse on Campobello. Passengers aboard the sailboat have seen lots of whales and other marine life in the past few weeks. (Edward French photo)

2005

Smelting plant could employ 400 in county

Baileyville voters will be asked to approve a $2.5 million bond package as conduit financing for Ecomelt Corporation for a project that could ultimately employ as many as 400 people. The town meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, at the Woodland Elementary School.