2009
Province rejects Jamer quarry expansion, accepts rural plan
It was glorious chaos for awhile," says Tim Foulkes of the Bayside Preservation Committee in describing the crowd's reaction on April 15 in St.
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2009
Port strategy links railroad, bulk cargoes
Facing the loss of the port of Eastport's only customer, the port authority is scrambling to put together the pieces of a puzzle for shipping new cargoes. Port officials are working with a possible shipper of bulk cargo...
2009
Coast Guard plans tidal energy project for Eastport station
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to harness tidal energy at its station in Eastport as part of a broader strategy to utilize renewable energy.
2009
Credit union closing branch on Campobello
Campobello residents have learned that Friday, June 26, will be the last day of business at the Charlotte County Credit Union (CCCU) branch on the island. The company is also closing its branch in Blacks Harbour.
2009
DECH placed on ‘immediate jeopardy’ status after incident
State and federal regulatory agencies have released their findings in the most recent investigation of Down East Community Hospital (DECH), triggered by a complaint about the care provided to an emergency department patient on October 3-4, 2008.
2009
Local volunteers continue search for missing fisherman
The search for the fisherman Logan Preston, who has been missing in Cobscook Bay since March 25, will continue as soon as the weather improves. "We need a good sunny day for the plane to be able to take images," says Maine Marine Patrol Officer Russell Wright.
2009
Tribe seeks to cut costs by combining services
Law enforcement, fire and emergency services for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point are now all consolidated within a single department, as part of a cost-saving measure implemented earlier this year.