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.
Politics & Government
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...
2006
Area voters face full slate of candidates
Maine voters face numerous choices in national, state, county and local races in the Tuesday, November 7, election. In Washington County, the hottest race is for county sheriff, where three candidates have been sparring in their efforts to take over from the retiring sheriff...
2006
Habitat rules ignite debate across county
"I am not a terrorist." This was the response from Judy East of the Washington County Council of Governments, who was moderating a meeting regarding the new shoreland zoning rules being implemented by the state.
2006
Doucet named new fisheries minister of revamped agency
The MLA for Charlotte-The Isles is heading the new Department of Fisheries for New Brunswick. Liberal Rick Doucet of St. George was sworn in on Tuesday, October 3, as the Minister of Fisheries. One of the first actions by new Premier Shawn Graham was to separate the Department of Fisheries...