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2008

FERC suspends Quoddy Bay project review

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) notified Quoddy Bay LNG in an April 25 letter that the commission is suspending the review of the Quoddy Bay LNG import project until further information is received from the company.

2008

Grand Manan fires appear not to be racially motivated

Two Grand Manan boats, the P'tit Walton owned by the Tobique band, and the Sea Watcher owned by Peter McLaughlin, burned on April 13 and 14. "The first boat, the P'tit Walton, appears suspicious and is under investigation," says Corporal Andy Cook of the Grand Manan RCMP.

2008

New port of entry construction launched with groundbreaking

Politicians and officials with local, state and federal governments joined with about 120 invited guests to break ground for the new U.S. Land Port of Entry to be built in Calais.

2008

Zoning request for wood pellet silos approved

Following a hearing on April 8, the Eastport Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance request from the Eastport Port Authority for three 125-foot silos for storing wood pellets at the Estes Head terminal.

2008

Port plans for possible export of wood pellets made locally

The Eastport Port Authority is making plans for the possible export from the Estes Head terminal of wood pellets that would be manufactured locally.

2008

Three towns reject plan to merge services

In separate votes, the towns of Pembroke, Perry and Charlotte all rejected a proposal to join together in the delivery and housing of certain municipal services.

2008

Ten-year ordeal ends with court ruling for Francis

Passamaquoddy Tribal Court Judge Rebecca Irving issued a decision on March 3 in favor of Pamela Francis in a lawsuit she brought in 2002 against the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Housing Authority for breaking into her residence and damaging her property in February 1998.