2012
Lubec voters reject new public garage proposed for town
By more than a two-to-one margin, Lubec voters turned down the proposed expenditure of $965,107 for a new town garage and sand storage facility.
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2012
Area cross-border emergency communication to be enhanced
The Washington County Emergency Management Agency, over a four-year period, has brought in about $1.2 million in grant monies that have implemented a narrow band conversion process that is required by the federal government to be completed by January 2013.
2012
Auditor relays how city dug itself out from financial hole
“I have a high degree of confidence that fraud has not taken place in the city office,” stated Doug Hollingsworth, the auditor for the City of Eastport, during a city council workshop on September 6.
2012
Tidal energy project hailed at dedication
The nation's first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project was dedicated in a ceremony held on July 24 in Eastport, as Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) officials played host to a gathering that attracted over 200 guests and speakers.
2012
EPA ruling supports restoring St. Croix alewife population
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a ruling that could help restore the alewife population in the St. Croix River.
2012
Alliance aims to redevelop food security
A diverse group of people passionate about healthy food and food security for the county gathered at the June 12 Washington County Food & Fuel Alliance meeting held to provide input for the alliance's future actions.
2012
Last Grand Manan seiner sinks
The last purse seiner on Grand Manan, the <em>Moon Raker I</em>, sank early in the morning on June 2, after hitting Bull Rock. The rock is located about six miles southwest of Southwest Head, Grand Manan, about midway between Gannet Rock and Machias Seal Island, near the Murre Ledges.