POSING ON THE NARROW LEDGES
POSING ON THE NARROW LEDGES at Gulliver's Hole in West Quoddy Head State Park, two September tourists are among many who are willing to risk a dangerous tumble to enjoy a stunning photo-op. (Chessie Johnson photo)
September 25, 2005
Front Page Stories
Cianchette for county racino; King backs ban
Two petition drives for statewide referendum votes concerning slot machines in Maine have recently picked up support, with a former governor throwing his backing behind an effort to ban slots and a gubernatorial hopeful coming out for a racino in Washington County.
Pike Lands brought back from brink of sale, developments
It was a squeaker because the pristine woodland, wetland, waterfront Pike Lands of North Lubec were scheduled to go on the market in May for commercial development.
Steep tax increase staggers Pembroke waterfront owners
About 30 Pembroke taxpayers who own waterfront property confronted selectmen at their meeting of September 19 to complain about property tax bills some said had tripled or quadrupled since last year.
Robbinston may soon eye vote on LNG
Robbinston property owners will have several liquefied natural gas (LNG) meetings on their calendar in the coming weeks.
Quoddy area feels gas hike hit as businesses see tourism drop
The summer of 2005 was not a great season for many businesses in eastern Washington County and the Fundy Isles. Fewer people chose to travel to the area, despite the good weather in July and August. The high price of gas definitely affected the number of visitors.