2016
Welshpool wharf project moves ahead
The Welshpool Landing project recently received a significant investment of federal funding that will help move the project forward so that berthing can be offered this summer.
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2016
Climate change affects St. Croix site
As it celebrates its first 100 years of operation, the National Park Service (NPS) is making a concerted effort to address the impact of climate change on the areas under its care. In Maine, the NPS maintains two parks, Acadia National Park and St.
2016
Residents of Calais apartments in turmoil as closure imminent
The approximately 30 residents of one of the largest subsidized housing complexes in Calais are in turmoil as a result of the cancellation of the St. Croix Apartment's Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contract.
2016
State, tribe working on elver agreement
A possible agreement between the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the state to resolve the dispute over management of the elver fishery was outlined by Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher at a hearing on a legislative bill concerning the fishery on January 13.
2016
Boatbuilder chastises councillors, says rumors about firm unfounded
Chastising the Eastport city councillors at the January 13 council meeting for releasing information about the $25,000 he owes in back rent was Millennium Marine owner Cory Guimond.
2016
Rockweed lawsuit escalates debate over intertidal ownership
Multiple alleged incidents of illegal rockweed harvesting have provided the catalyst for the filing of a civil lawsuit against Acadian Seaplants.
2016
Roadkill removal policy eyed after deer hit
At the Grand Manan's village council’s meeting on January 4, the main subject of discussion was the removal and disposal of road-killed animals. Councillor Kirk Cheney summed up a story that became a hot topic on island social media.