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2010

Acrobat Research closure hits 40 with layoffs at Calais branch

Jeannine Lank of Robbinston was part of the first training class in January 2008 when Acrobat Research opened its doors in Calais with much fanfare -- and with the projection of employing as many as 200 people in an area hungry for jobs.

2010

Tribal casino plan pushed in response to Oxford proposal

A proposal for a casino in Oxford County is spurring the Passamaquoddy Tribe to have the state's voters reconsider the tribe's plans for a casino in Washington County.

2010

ORPC tidal turbine generator unveiling celebrated in Eastport

The largest ocean energy device ever to be deployed in U.S. waters was unveiled at a ceremony held March 2 at the Boat School in Eastport. Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) played host to over 200 people attending the event.

2010

Islanders indicate strong support for incorporation

The governance survey that was mailed to Campobello Island residents and landowners on December 2, 2009, indicated that those who responded overwhelmingly want to move forward with incorporating the island as a rural community.

2010

Broadband project challenged

The Three Ring Binder project to bring expanded broadband access for service providers to Downeast Maine may be threatened if meetings between the Maine Fiber Company and Fairpoint are unsuccessful. The areas of discussion revolve around access to Fairpoint's telephone poles.

2010

Machias area towns to vote on AOS plan

An 11-town informational meeting in East Machias on Tuesday evening, March 9, about school reorganization ended with a vote that sets the course for area towns' compliance with the much debated, state-mandated consolidation law.

2010

Additional monies approved for port; rail line not funded

The Port of Eastport received some good news and some bad news on February 17, with the announcement that $2 million in federal Recovery Act funding was approved to provide additional monies for the port's bulk conveyor system project.