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2006

Fishermen's forum debates support for lobster hatcheries

The question of whether the state should financially support lobster hatcheries and the recording of a significant decline in the number of commercial fisheries licenses in the Cobscook Bay area were among the topics discussed at the eighth annual Cobscook Fisheries Forum, held February 11 at...

2006

Herring rule changes allow midwater trawlers into fishery

The New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC) has approved an amendment to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that will allow over a dozen, large midwater trawlers into the Gulf of Maine fishery while eliminating a small Eastport-based purse seiner.

2006

Campobello refuses presentation

Three information sessions by Quoddy Bay LNG concerning its plans to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Split Rock at Pleasant Point and a storage facility in Perry were met with a range of responses C from strong hostility on Campobello Island to questions about ship transit...

2006

Man in burning car rescued by passerby

If not for the quick response by a passerby, a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon, February 21, would have been fatal to a 61-year-old Meddybemps man trapped inside his burning car.

2006

Determined group continues to fight site for third bridge

Bill Szirbik is a determined man. He passionately believes the so-called "third bridge," the long-discussed but yet to be built new span across the St. Croix River to New Brunswick...

2006

Racino’s chances could be riding on county referendum

Efforts to bring a tribal racino to Washington County are taking a multi-pronged approach, with a legislative solution now being sought, along with the petition drive for a statewide referendum.

2006

Robbinston votes nearly 3 to 1 for LNG

The vote was "yes." Robbinston residents turned out in force on January 10 to express their feelings on the proposed construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and related facilities at Mill Cove.