2007
PUC to investigate PWD rate increase
A sufficient number of signatures were submitted on petitions for the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to review a proposed rate increase by the Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD).
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2007
Township 14 landfill draws opposition from commissioners
The Washington County Commissioners have come out in opposition to the construction and demolition debris landfill in Township 14 as presently proposed by the developer, Marion Transfer Station Inc.
2007
Tribal racino plan gains support from Calais City Council
At their regular meeting on Thursday, August 16, the seven members of the Calais City Council voted unanimously to support the Passamaquoddy Tribe's racino proposal. The statewide referendum will be the first question on the November ballot.
2007
Proposed water rate increase raises concerns
A public hearing held on August 20 to provide information on revised water rate schedules proposed by the Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) attracted 30 members of the public. The PWD supplies water to Eastport, Perry and Pleasant Point residents.
2007
New whale plan disappoints fishermen and conservationists
Neither lobster fishermen nor conservationists are happy with a compromise proposal for new rules to prevent whale entanglements that would ban the use of floating groundlines by lobster fishermen, while allowing inshore areas to be exempted.
2007
Landfill rezoning approved; appeal considered
The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) has unanimously approved rezoning of 120 acres in Township 14 to allow for the development of a secure landfill for construction and demolition debris (CDD).
2007
Domtar closure leaves 150 out of work
The announcement on Tuesday, July 31, that Domtar's paper-making operation at the Woodland mill in Baileyville would cease and 150 workers would lose their jobs brought Governor John Baldacci and numerous state officials to the Washington County Community College on Friday, August 3, to discuss...