2005
Robbinston may soon eye vote on LNG
Robbinston property owners will have several liquefied natural gas (LNG) meetings on their calendar in the coming weeks.
Local News
2005
Flood waters wipe out lives a world apart
It's been over a week since Hurricane Katrina roared through Gulf Coast communities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Monday, August 29, and the devastation is so great that relief efforts still haven't reached some areas.
2005
Fuel costs rise; communities try to stay afloat
It appears no one will escape the impact of rising fuel and gas prices. Crude oil is the raw material. Whether it is refined as gas or used as heating oil, the price will affect everyone in some way.
2005
Invasive sea squirt discovered in Cobscook Bay
Researchers have found a marine invasive species in Cobscook Bay that has coated areas of Georges Bank, threatening to interfere with fishing. However, scientists are hopeful that the waters of the bay are too cold for the species to cause much impact here.
2005
Baileyville favors bond float, waits for LP sale decision
Approximately 50 voters of the town of Baileyville, at a special town meeting held August 3, gave their approval for the town to float a bond in the amount of $2.5 million to assist in a financing package for Ecomelt Inc.
2005
Junk from Meddybemps spreads to Baileyville
A junkyard in Baileyville may be receiving salvage material that is being transferred from the Harry Smith Jr. junkyards in Meddybemps.
2005
Legislature kills urchin bill; study group may still be formed
A bill to add more days to the sea urchin season has been killed by the legislature, leaving the sponsor of the measure, Rep. Ian Emery (R-Cutler), bitter about the legislative process.