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2005

Quoddy communities seek voice on LNG Petition calls for informed vote

A petition calling for a referendum vote for Robbinston residents on the location of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and any related facilities in the town was presented on November 5 to Robbinston Town Clerk Pam Reynolds.

2005

Many fear sky-high fuel costs will leave them out in the cold

A notice on the bulletin board of a local market -- Offering to Barter/Trade Fine Art Beadwork, Leatherwork or Paintings for Firewood -- brings home the message that fuel prices and availability are a concern in Downeast Maine.

2005

Urchin harvest’s rough start leaves fishermen stinging

The season for harvesting sea urchins in Maine opened on Monday, October 3, and a total of 40 to 45 boats headed out to drag at dawn. When the boats returned with their loads for the day, there were six buyers waiting, who were offering $1.30 to $1.50 per pound.

2005

Quoddy area tapped in study of tidal power

The Eastport-Lubec area has been selected as Maine's best potential location for a tidal power demonstration project using underwater turbine technology that depends on the free flow of the tides rather than dams.

2005

Perry group vows to fight for LNG tanks

A group of Perry residents is seeking support for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility in their town, despite residents' vote last March against an LNG terminal at Pleasant Point.

2005

Pike Lands brought back from brink of sale, developments

It was a squeaker because the pristine woodland, wetland, waterfront Pike Lands of North Lubec were scheduled to go on the market in May for commercial development.

2005

Steep tax increase staggers Pembroke waterfront owners

About 30 Pembroke taxpayers who own waterfront property confronted selectmen at their meeting of September 19 to complain about property tax bills some said had tripled or quadrupled since last year.