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Business & Development

2015

Islander aims to expand rural broadband access

Building a better mousetrap is a common idea, particularly for many small businesses seeking to improve on advances in technology. Centering an entire project within its community of origin -- funding and all -- is a bit less common, but this is what Howard Small of Grand Manan is hoping to do...

2014

Trescott-based seafood pie company folds

Despite the hard work of many people, including a number of experts, as well as infusions of grant funds and loans, the Cobscook Bay Co. of Trescott has closed.

2014

Millennium Marine celebrates opening

Along with celebrating the Fourth of July, the residents of Eastport and surrounding communities also celebrated the opening of Millennium Marine USA's boatbuilding facility in Quoddy Village on July 4.

2014

Downeast LNG changes plans, proposes export/import facility

After waiting nearly eight years for federal permitting for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Robbinston and having finally received a positive final environmental impact statement (FEIS) in May but no final approval yet, Downeast LNG plans to file a new application with the...

2014

Downeast LNG changes plans, proposes export/import facility

After waiting nearly eight years for federal permitting for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Robbinston and having finally received a positive final environmental impact statement (FEIS) in May but no final approval yet, Downeast LNG plans to file a new application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

2014

Biomass importers from Ireland tour Estes Head terminal

The developers of a facility in Killybegs, Ireland, that will import the wood chips to be shipped from Eastport beginning this summer toured the bulk conveyor system at the Estes Head port terminal on June 10.

2014

Bond for Navy base buildings weighed

Bond funding to renovate the commercial buildings at the former Cutler naval base is currently being considered in the legislature. On June 4 the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee held a hearing on a $5.