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2007

Township 14 landfill draws opposition from commissioners

The Washington County Commissioners have come out in opposition to the construction and demolition debris landfill in Township 14 as presently proposed by the developer, Marion Transfer Station Inc.

2007

Study to look at feasibility of second reactor

The New Brunswick government's acceptance of a proposal from a group of companies in the nuclear and power plant field to conduct a feasibility study for a second nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau, located 28 miles from Eastport, is being denounced by nuclear energy critics who believe that...

2007

PWD seeks rate hike to offset costs, revenue drop

The Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) is seeking a water rate increase because of increased operating expenses and revenue losses. A public hearing on the revised rate schedules will be held on Monday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m.

2007

Domtar closure leaves 150 out of work

The announcement on Tuesday, July 31, that Domtar's paper-making operation at the Woodland mill in Baileyville would cease and 150 workers would lose their jobs brought Governor John Baldacci and numerous state officials to the Washington County Community College on Friday, August 3, to discuss...

2007

Landfill rezoning approved; appeal considered

The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) has unanimously approved rezoning of 120 acres in Township 14 to allow for the development of a secure landfill for construction and demolition debris (CDD).

2007

Domtar closure leaves 150 out of work Workers face uncertain future

Approximately 150 workers are affected by the decision of Domtar Corporation to permanently close down its paper machine and supporting sheeter in Baileyville. The company is continuing to operate its pulp mill, which employs 300 workers.

2007

Tidal power model to be tested off city this fall

A one-third scale model of a tidal turbine generator will be placed in the waters off Clark's Ledge, Eastport, in mid-November for a month of feasibility testing. The installation of the test unit is the first of two steps before a commercial project can be built.