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Politics & Government

2007

Legislators play their cards

Bills being submitted by area legislators, to be considered during the coming months by the 123rd Maine Legislature, address the new setback requirements for shorebird habitat, education funding and economic development in Washington County, including proposals to provide funding for the...

2007

Legislators play their cards

Not giving up after 15 years of trying, the Passamaquoddy Tribe once again will be attempting to convince legislators and Governor John Baldacci, during this session of the legislature, to support tribal gambling in the state C specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to

2007

LNG intervenor filing deadlines drawing near

The deadlines to file for intervenor status and to file comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for two proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects on Passamaquoddy Bay are quickly approaching.

2006

State skips meeting on permit requests by LNG developer

In a two-hour public informational meeting on November 21 in Robbinston, Rob Wyatt, vice president for environment and permitting for Downeast LNG Inc.

2006

Sheriff’s bid won by Smith; TABOR nixed

Voter turnout was high on November 7, Election Day, in Washington County, where the most talked about and publicized race involved the battle for the sheriff's seat and where the incumbent governor is not popular with local citizens.

2006

Citizens speak out at hearing on legal fee, recall ordinance

About 35 people attended a hearing on October 23 regarding two upcoming ballot questions for Perry residents during the November 7 elections.

2006

Debate continues over Canadian right to deny LNG ship passage

The debate over whether Canada has the right to refuse to allow ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to pass through Canadian waters to facilities on the U.S. side of Passamaquoddy Bay continues, as...