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RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. T

RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. T
RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. The training, conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training, was held at Coast Guard Station Eastport and the Eastport breakwater. The one-day class included training in using flares and distress signals, firefighting, launching life rafts and donning immersion suits. Under a new state law the safety training is required for the lobster apprentice program, and current license holders receive a discount on their insurance by taking the training. (Edward French photo) Wittine resigning as superintendent New Brunswick seeks to halt FERC review of LNG projects RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. The training, conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training, was held at Coast Guard Station Eastport and the Eastport breakwater. The one-day class included training in using flares and distress signals, firefighting, launching life rafts and donning immersion suits. Under a new state law the safety training is required for the lobster apprentice program, and current license holders receive a discount on their insurance by taking the training. (Edward French photo) RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. The training, conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training, was held at Coast Guard Station Eastport and the Eastport breakwater. The one-day class included training in using flares and distress signals, firefighting, launching life rafts and donning immersion suits. Under a new state law the safety training is required for the lobster apprentice program, and current license holders receive a discount on their insurance by taking the training. (Edward French photo)Wittine resigning as superintendent New Brunswick seeks to halt FERC review of LNG projects by Edward French by Edward French by Edward French by Edward French School Union 104 Superintendent Arthur Wittine is resigning at the end of this school year to accept the superintendent's position for Union 93, which covers Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine and Penobscot. His last day of work for Union 104 will be June 1, and he will begin his new job on June 4. Wittine says his spending "three years as a weekend husband" is the reason he is relocating. "I need to be within commuting distance of my home in Ellsworth," he says, noting that he needs to be there helping his wife with his mother, who is in need of care because of health issues. His new office will be only 12 miles from his house. read the complete story... School Union 104 Superintendent Arthur Wittine is resigning at the end of this school year to accept the superintendent's position for Union 93, which covers Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine and Penobscot. His last day of work for Union 104 will be June 1, and he will begin his new job on June 4. Wittine says his spending "three years as a weekend husband" is the reason he is relocating. "I need to be within commuting distance of my home in Ellsworth," he says, noting that he needs to be there helping his wife with his mother, who is in need of care because of health issues. His new office will be only 12 miles from his house. read the complete story... Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Canadian government would use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay, the Province of New Brunswick submitted a motion to FERC to suspend its review of the applications by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG. Those actions led Maine Governor John Baldacci to write to the state's congressional delegation, objecting to Canada's stance and asking the delegation to work with the Department of State in preparing a legal opinion on the right of vessels to travel through Head Harbour Passage. read the complete story ... Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Canadian government would use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay, the Province of New Brunswick submitted a motion to FERC to suspend its review of the applications by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG. Those actions led Maine Governor John Baldacci to write to the state's congressional delegation, objecting to Canada's stance and asking the delegation to work with the Department of State in preparing a legal opinion on the right of vessels to travel through Head Harbour Passage. read the complete story ... Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Canadian government would use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay, the Province of New Brunswick submitted a motion to FERC to suspend its review of the applications by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG. Those actions led Maine Governor John Baldacci to write to the state's congressional delegation, objecting to Canada's stance and asking the delegation to work with the Department of State in preparing a legal opinion on the right of vessels to travel through Head Harbour Passage.read the complete story ... Perry financial agreement with Quoddy Bay outlined, debatedby Eileen Curry Deal or no deal, that's a question that Perry voters will be asked to answer in a referendum on Monday, March 26. Town counsel Erik Stumpfel presented an overview for a little over an hour on March 7 to a group of about 50 people on a proposed Financial Framework Agreement between the Town of Perry and Quoddy Bay LNG. He reviewed legal issues, financial projections and other host community agreements for LNG projects. Stumpfel went Deal or no deal, that's a question that Perry voters will be asked to answer in a referendum on Monday, March 26. Town counsel Erik Stumpfel presented an overview for a little over an hour on March 7 to a group of about 50 people on a proposed Financial Framework Agreement between the Town of Perry and Quoddy Bay LNG. He reviewed legal issues, financial projections and other host community agreements for LNG projects. Stumpfel went over Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) procedures, the taxable status of a pipeline, Pine Tree Zone eligibility for the project, impact fee ordinances and the results if the town decided in favor of the financial package. Projections and several mill rate impact scenarios were given, with and without entering into a final package with Quoddy Bay LNG. Stumpfel called the agreement "a term sheet for a final document," which would be asking Perry voters to "approve read the complete story... over Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) procedures, the taxable status of a pipeline, Pine Tree Zone eligibility for the project, impact fee ordinances and the results if the town decided in favor of the financial package. Projections and several mill rate impact scenarios were given, with and without entering into a final package with Quoddy Bay LNG. Stumpfel called the agreement "a term sheet for a final document," which would be asking Perry voters to "approve read the complete story...

RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. The training, conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training, was held at Coast Guard Station Eastport and the Eastport breakwater. The one-day class included training in using flares and distress signals, firefighting, launching life rafts and donning immersion suits. Under a new state law the safety training is required for the lobster apprentice program, and current license holders receive a discount on their insurance by taking the training. (Edward French photo) Wittine resigning as superintendent New Brunswick seeks to halt FERC review of LNG projects RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. The training, conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training, was held at Coast Guard Station Eastport and the Eastport breakwater. The one-day class included training in using flares and distress signals, firefighting, launching life rafts and donning immersion suits. Under a new state law the safety training is required for the lobster apprentice program, and current license holders receive a discount on their insurance by taking the training. (Edward French photo) RUB-A-DUB-DUB, THREE MEN IN A TUB. These are some of the 14 fishermen from the Cobscook Bay area training to become certified fishing vessel drill conductors. The training, conducted by John McMillan of McMillan Offshore Survival Training, was held at Coast Guard Station Eastport and the Eastport breakwater. The one-day class included training in using flares and distress signals, firefighting, launching life rafts and donning immersion suits. Under a new state law the safety training is required for the lobster apprentice program, and current license holders receive a discount on their insurance by taking the training. (Edward French photo)Wittine resigning as superintendent New Brunswick seeks to halt FERC review of LNG projects by Edward French by Edward French by Edward French by Edward French School Union 104 Superintendent Arthur Wittine is resigning at the end of this school year to accept the superintendent's position for Union 93, which covers Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine and Penobscot. His last day of work for Union 104 will be June 1, and he will begin his new job on June 4. Wittine says his spending "three years as a weekend husband" is the reason he is relocating. "I need to be within commuting distance of my home in Ellsworth," he says, noting that he needs to be there helping his wife with his mother, who is in need of care because of health issues. His new office will be only 12 miles from his house. read the complete story... School Union 104 Superintendent Arthur Wittine is resigning at the end of this school year to accept the superintendent's position for Union 93, which covers Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine and Penobscot. His last day of work for Union 104 will be June 1, and he will begin his new job on June 4. Wittine says his spending "three years as a weekend husband" is the reason he is relocating. "I need to be within commuting distance of my home in Ellsworth," he says, noting that he needs to be there helping his wife with his mother, who is in need of care because of health issues. His new office will be only 12 miles from his house. read the complete story... Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Canadian government would use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay, the Province of New Brunswick submitted a motion to FERC to suspend its review of the applications by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG. Those actions led Maine Governor John Baldacci to write to the state's congressional delegation, objecting to Canada's stance and asking the delegation to work with the Department of State in preparing a legal opinion on the right of vessels to travel through Head Harbour Passage. read the complete story ... Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Canadian government would use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay, the Province of New Brunswick submitted a motion to FERC to suspend its review of the applications by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG. Those actions led Maine Governor John Baldacci to write to the state's congressional delegation, objecting to Canada's stance and asking the delegation to work with the Department of State in preparing a legal opinion on the right of vessels to travel through Head Harbour Passage. read the complete story ... Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Canadian government would use legal means to try to prevent the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through its waters to proposed terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay, the Province of New Brunswick submitted a motion to FERC to suspend its review of the applications by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG. Those actions led Maine Governor John Baldacci to write to the state's congressional delegation, objecting to Canada's stance and asking the delegation to work with the Department of State in preparing a legal opinion on the right of vessels to travel through Head Harbour Passage.read the complete story ... Perry financial agreement with Quoddy Bay outlined, debatedby Eileen Curry Deal or no deal, that's a question that Perry voters will be asked to answer in a referendum on Monday, March 26. Town counsel Erik Stumpfel presented an overview for a little over an hour on March 7 to a group of about 50 people on a proposed Financial Framework Agreement between the Town of Perry and Quoddy Bay LNG. He reviewed legal issues, financial projections and other host community agreements for LNG projects. Stumpfel went Deal or no deal, that's a question that Perry voters will be asked to answer in a referendum on Monday, March 26. Town counsel Erik Stumpfel presented an overview for a little over an hour on March 7 to a group of about 50 people on a proposed Financial Framework Agreement between the Town of Perry and Quoddy Bay LNG. He reviewed legal issues, financial projections and other host community agreements for LNG projects. Stumpfel went over Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) procedures, the taxable status of a pipeline, Pine Tree Zone eligibility for the project, impact fee ordinances and the results if the town decided in favor of the financial package. Projections and several mill rate impact scenarios were given, with and without entering into a final package with Quoddy Bay LNG. Stumpfel called the agreement "a term sheet for a final document," which would be asking Perry voters to "approve read the complete story... over Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) procedures, the taxable status of a pipeline, Pine Tree Zone eligibility for the project, impact fee ordinances and the results if the town decided in favor of the financial package. Projections and several mill rate impact scenarios were given, with and without entering into a final package with Quoddy Bay LNG. Stumpfel called the agreement "a term sheet for a final document," which would be asking Perry voters to "approve read the complete story...

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