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2005

Boat School report spurs criticism by Eastport supporters

A draft report prepared by Washington County Community College President William Cassidy on the cost for operating a sustainable boatbuilding program in Eastport came in for criticism at a meeting in Eastport on how it presents the options for funding the school in Eastport and an alternative...

2005

School space crunch forces towns to act

"I think we are presenting you with a very reasonable option." That was Superintendent Arthur Wittine's measured assessment of the Pembroke School Committee's scaled-down proposal for a four-classroom/two bathroom "turnkey" modular building to meet the elementary school's need for

2005

School space crunch forces towns to act

The need for a new four-room modular building and two additional teachers for the Perry Elementary School and the cost of funding such a project were discussed at an informational meeting held October 18 at the Perry school.

2005

Options explored for keeping Boat School afloat in Eastport

Planning is presently under way for how the Marine Technology Center of the Washington County Community College (WCCC) can remain in Eastport after this year and be sustained for the future.

2005

Boat School given 11th hour reprieve as funding sought

Just before a July 15 deadline to come up with funding to cover a shortfall at the Washington County Community College's Marine Technology Center in Eastport and prevent its move to the Calais campus, the money appears to be forthcoming.

2005

Boatbuilding program could remain in Eastport if funds raised

The Washington County Community College's boatbuilding program in Eastport might not move to Calais if funding can be raised soon to help cover the cost of keeping the program in Eastport.

2005

Boat School supporters seek reconsideration of Calais move

The closure of most of the Marine Technology Center in Eastport, the movement of the boatbuilding program to Calais, and the suspension of nine degree programs at the Washington County Community College (WCCC) are creating concern about the impacts on the local community...