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2019

National veterans’ cemetery to open in spring in Jonesboro

A second national veterans' cemetery in Maine is under construction because of a federal rural initiative program and help from a Washington County family. The $3.8 million cemetery currently under construction in Jonesboro is scheduled to open in the spring of 2020.

2019

CRH files for bankruptcy but still operating

In an effort to restructure its debt and maintain operations, Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 17.

2019

Benefits of airport outlined as council to revote on grant

Despite concerns by two Eastport city councillors that the municipal airport is an undue tax burden on property owners, City Manager Ross Argir explains that, after reviewing airport accounts with city Treasurer Traci Claroni, over the last three years the total cost of the airport to the...

2019

St. Stephen set to weather loss of 65 jobs at mill

St. Stephen will overcome the loss of about 65 jobs at the Arauco forestry mill, Mayor Allan MacEachern and others say. The company cites high costs for wood and natural gas and distance from markets as reasons to stop making particle-board in St. Stephen by the end of the year.

2019

Proposed clam study shot down by Eastport committee, council

Despite significant audience applause and apparent support for a soft-shelled clam research study proposed by Downeast Institute (DEI) Executive Director Brian Beal at the August 14 Eastport City Council meeting, at a September 4 special council meeting held to discuss infrastructure projects,...

2019

NB Power starts laying new undersea cable

NB Power has begun laying undersea cable as the Fundy Isles Transmission Power Line Project nears its end. Project Manager Wendi Wright says a 3.

2019

Eastport city manager tenders resignation

Eight months into the job, Eastport City Manager Ross Argir has decided to return to his previous work as an attorney. He tendered his resignation notice at the special Eastport City Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 4, with his last day to be November 3.