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2011

Census figures reveal county’s population loss

The 2010 U.S. Census takers have come and gone, but the information collected is now coming home to roost. While Maine's population increased by 4.2% from 2000 to 2010, Washington County saw a decrease in population of 1,085, down 3.2% from 33,941 residents to 32,856.

2011

Eastport closer to negotiating deal for Boat School property

The Eastport City Council may act as soon as the April 13 or May 11 council meeting on the sale of the property between Broad and Deep coves where Husson University's Boat School is located.

2011

Six plans approved for Cobscook Bay rockweed harvest

Plans submitted by six companies and individuals have been approved by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) for harvesting rockweed in Cobscook Bay this year.

2011

Council favors Kendall’s Head purchase plan

Eastport city councillors' questions about LNG and concerns about possible loss of tax revenue nearly shot down a proposed land conservation project at Kendall's Head in Eastport...

2011

Five bidders vie for city waterfront site

The sound of building demolition soon may be ringing across Prince's Cove in Eastport at the site of the derelict factory known as the Consea property. The city council is expected to decide among five bids on the 3.4-acre city-owned waterfront parcel in South End at its April 13 meeting.

2011

Eastport moves one step closer toward sale of Boat School land

The City of Eastport is one step closer to being in a position to sell the land and buildings where The Boat School is located, as well as land that abuts and holds an easement access to Shackford Head State Park.

2011

Perry Marine plans to set up site in Eastport

A plan to fabricate and launch the base units for Ocean Renewable Power Company's tidal power system has taken a turn from Perry to Eastport, after the Perry proposal did not work out.