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2010

Port authority sets plans for bulk conveyor

The Eastport Port Authority approved preliminary plans for the new bulk conveyor system at Estes Head, including a new bulk storage area and new warehouse, at its meeting on January 19.

2010

Firearms ordinance targeted by city as deer herd increases

The deer population on Moose Island appears to be growing, with attendant concerns about motor vehicle accidents and other areas of public safety such as the increased risk of Lyme disease.

2010

Bleak financial picture painted for area schools

More bleak financial news was given to the Eastport School Committee at its January 5 meeting, as Superintendent Terry Lux informed the board about imminent curtailments in state subsidies.

2010

LNG firm files plan with FERC for Calais site

The third proposal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay is now moving forward, with Calais LNG and Calais Pipeline Company filing their applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 18.

2010

New fiber-optic project to bring network connectivity to county

Redundancy is not a word usually associated with good business practices, but for telecommunications it is considered healthy. "We want redundancy for reliability," says John Porter, public relations manager for the Three Ring Binder collaborative.

2010

Mother Goodie rings in new year

There are many New Year's Day traditions around the world, and one of the interesting ones can be found on Campobello Island and a few other Canadian communities where Mother Goodie looks through the keyhole and, if you've been good, brings gifts.

2010

Council hires Finch as acting manager

Former Eastport City Manager George "Bud" Finch was designated by unanimous vote to be the acting city manager, at a special Eastport City Council meeting held on January 6. Finch had resigned last month, citing a lack of support from the council, with the resignation effective December 31.