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.
Business & Development
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.
2014
First shipment of wood chips slated for July
Although the first wood chip shipments through the Port of Eastport have been promised before and not materialized, port officials and shippers feel confident that a vessel will be loaded with a trial shipment of wood chips by the end of July.