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2011

Calais racino may head out to referendum

A proposal for a racino in Calais run by the Passamaquoddy Tribe appears to be headed out again to a statewide vote, with Governor Paul LePage expected to veto legislation that would authorize the gaming facilities in Washington County and Biddeford.

2011

Affordable housing shortage increases risk of homelessness

Homelessness in Washington County has been growing since the recession began in 2008. A three‑year pilot program to prevent homelessness is just about to end, and the question for the many agencies and individuals working on the issue is how to move forward with limited or no funding.

2011

City’s Old Home Week promises fun-filled days

The Eastport Fourth of July Committee has planned another fun-filled celebration for all ages and is extending an invitation for all to attend this year's Old Home Week from July 1 through July 4.

2011

Budget proposal for Eastport seeks no increase in taxes

The local property tax rate in the City of Eastport would remain flat, with no increase in the mill rate, under the proposal brought forward by Eastport City Manager Jon Southern and the city budget committee. Although the total budget would increase by $218,350, or 5.

2011

Plans to replace school building at Sipayik under way

Plans to replace Beatrice Rafferty School with a new K-8 building for Pleasant Point school children are proceeding, although funding has not yet been secured.

2011

Robbinston committee votes to keep school open, fund budget

Robbinston Grade School students can rest easy knowing that they most likely will attend classes at the school in their town for the 2011–12 year.

2011

Pembroke eyed for tidal power project

The Pennamaquan River is being considered as a possible site for tidal energy generation. At the June 6 Pembroke selectman's meeting, a project proposed by Ramez Atiya, the Pennamaquan Tidal Power Plant, was discussed.