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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

Chiefs declare emergency in St. Croix River

Prompted by a sacred run calling attention to the plight of the alewife in the St.

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.

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

Lubec eyes policing options with ending of sheriff’s contract

“Last night was the first time anybody on the board heard of this,” stated Lubec Select Board Chairman William Daye, during the regularly scheduled meeting on May 24.