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2007

PWD seeks rate hike to offset costs, revenue drop

The Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) is seeking a water rate increase because of increased operating expenses and revenue losses. A public hearing on the revised rate schedules will be held on Monday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m.

2007

Rezoning for dump favored by LURC staff

Maine Land Use Regulation Commission staff are recommending that the commission approve a request by Marion Transfer Station Inc. to rezone 120 acres in Township 14 to allow for the development of a secure landfill for construction and demolition debris (CDD).

2007

Quoddy Bay responds to city's protest

A proposed zoning ordinance amendment concerning artwork in public places and statements from Quoddy Bay LNG attracted a larger than usual public attendance at the July 9 meeting of the Eastport City Council.

2007

Council approves additional officer, $5.1 million budget

The Eastport City Council approved a $5.1 million budget at its June 11 meeting, with an expected local tax rate of 19.9 mills, after restoring a fifth full-time police officer for a six-month period.

2007

Eastport opposes LNG project, citing safety, security concerns

The City of Eastport has formally announced its objections to the Quoddy Bay LNG project, in a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on June 21, and has requested that FERC deny Quoddy Bay's pending application to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal adjacent to...

2007

Quarry operating permits renewed despite objections

Despite months of protests from many area residents, the New Brunswick Department of Environment has approved the renewal of permits for the company currently operating the granite quarry in Bayside.

2007

LNG testimony looks at risks, fishery impact

Navigational risks, impacts on commercial fisheries and possible dangers posed by an accident by an LNG tanker will likely be among the subjects of dispute at the Maine Board of Environmental Protection's hearing on the Downeast LNG application in July...