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2006

Communities salute Independence Day

Parades, contests, food, sailors, sports and concerts were among the festivities that made up this year's Fourth of July and Old Home Week in Eastport, and several days of damp weather didn't dampen spirits.

2006

Crowds turn out for grand opening of Calais hospital

There was a festive atmosphere in Calais on Saturday morning, July 8, as hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony of the city's new hospital.

2006

Perry boardâ€™s authority to hire law firm raises legal question

Toward the end of a two-hour Perry selectmen's meeting, at the time usually earmarked for liquefied natural gas (LNG) issues concerning the town, Selectman David Turner responded publicly to a May 26 letter that was sent to residents in town from the Perry Citizens for Responsible Growth (PCRG).

2006

Study: Impacts of LNG costly, benefit limited

A study of the potential impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Passamaquoddy Bay concludes that the economic stimulus provided to the region by one or more LNG import terminals would be limited.

2006

Cutler project gets approval for feasibility study

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted approval to Tidewalker Associates to conduct a feasibility study for a combined tidal power plant and LNG terminal at the U.S. Navy antenna station in Cutler.

2006

Key players absent from Boat School restructuring meeting

A meeting to look at restructuring of the Boat School in Eastport, organized by the Friends of the Boat School Marine Trades Development Corporation, was held June 12 in Eastport, but some of the key players, including the Washington County Community College (WCCC), were not represented.

2006

Elvis, fireworks, Navy ship, parade mark Eastport 4th

The small city of Eastport is putting on its red, white and blue and sending out an invitation to join in the 230th anniversary of Independence Day, as well as all of its Old Home Week festivities.