2008
LNG firm seeks suspension of lease payment
A proposal by Quoddy Bay LNG to suspend its quarterly lease payments to the Passamaquoddy Tribe was discussed at Sipayik Tribal Council meetings on July 15 and 22.
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2008
Forest service will investigate cause of Robbinston fire
The investigation continues into who is responsible for a camp fire that started a wind-driven fire on Sunday, July 13, ultimately burning 131 acres in Robbinston.
2008
Insulation is key to lowering cost of home heating
While Washington County residents may hope for a significant gesture on the part of state or federal government as they plan for the coming heating season, it is more likely that the help they find will come from a variety of sources that start close to home.
2008
Eastport celebrates flag-waving Fourth
In the early morning of July 4, Independence Day, the streets of Eastport seemed very quiet save for the coming and going of a few vehicles. The silence would soon be broken as the city's 48th annual flag-raising ceremony took place at the breakwater.
2008
Harvesting of rockweed in bay stirs debate
Eight years ago an anticipated rockweed harvest in Cobscook Bay did not occur following a public call for a moratorium, but this year, with the start of the second season of harvesting after a limited harvest last summer, any outcry has been muted.
2008
Rails-to-trails track removal sparks protest
"This is just another Baldacci boondoggle foisted on the people of Washington County," said a protester in Machias, where the railroad tracks were being removed to make way for the Downeast Sunrise Trail.
2008
Pembroke board trims budget, cuts staff
Belts will tighten at the Pembroke Elementary School in September to help deal with a $91,380 loss in state subsidy. Superintendent Terry Lux and two members of the school committee met with Pembroke selectmen June 23 to present the budget that voters will consider at the annual town meeting...