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2005

Cooke deal nets Heritage as firm expands

Cooke Aquaculture Inc., an independent family-owned company in St. George, has purchased the Canadian east coast operations of Heritage Salmon from George Weston Limited as well as the U.S. operations of Heritage Salmon, subject to regulatory approval.

2005

Boatbuilding program could remain in Eastport if funds raised

The Washington County Community College's boatbuilding program in Eastport might not move to Calais if funding can be raised soon to help cover the cost of keeping the program in Eastport.

2005

Racino odds uncertain with promised veto

The fate of legislation to allow a tribal harness racing track with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County remains uncertain, with speculation about a possible amendment to the bill and consideration of taking the issue to the voters in a statewide referendum.

2005

New Calais hospital plans move ahead at groundbreaking

A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Calais Regional Hospital facility was held on Wednesday morning, June 8, at the Manning Street building site.

2005

Boat School supporters seek reconsideration of Calais move

The closure of most of the Marine Technology Center in Eastport, the movement of the boatbuilding program to Calais, and the suspension of nine degree programs at the Washington County Community College (WCCC) are creating concern about the impacts on the local community...

2005

Perry approves aviation plant on land tribe annexed from town

By a vote of 72 to 18, Perry voters at a special town meeting on June 7 approved a request by the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point to construct the Passamaquoddy Sipayik Aviation and Aerospace facility on land annexed by the tribe from the Town of Perry.

2005

Tribe approves Split Rock as new LNG site

A proposal to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Pleasant Point is still on the front burner, but now with a change of address.