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Politics & Government

2006

Tribe’s acceptance of $200,000 offer by Quoddy Bay up in air

An offer of $200,000 for per capita distribution at Pleasant Point by Quoddy Bay LNG was met with a counter-offer from the Sipayik Tribal Council that the council could decide how to spend the money.

2006

Perry citizens’ petition seeks recall provision

Four citizens of Perry met at the town clerk's office on June 8 with 141 signatures from registered voters in the Town of Perry to petition selectmen to call a special town meeting to vote on enacting a recall ordinance.

2006

Maine voters face choices on June ballot

In the Maine primary election on Tuesday, June 13, area voters will choose candidates for a number of county, state and federal positions, with contested races for Washington County sheriff, governor and U.S. senator.

2006

Government agencies identify LNG issues in FERC comments

Tribal, state, provincial and federal agencies have been sending comments about the liquefied natural gas (LNG) proposals for Passamaquoddy Bay to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ranging from concerns about the archaeology and traditional uses of the Split Rock site to the...

2006

Residents sound off to FERC on LNG pros, cons

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been receiving comments about the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects proposed by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG for Passamaquoddy Bay.

2006

Area projects left out of budget

The state's supplemental budget proposal that was passed unanimously by the legislature's Appropriations Committee on March 21 leaves out key Washington County priorities, including funding for the Boat School in Eastport, the Downeast Heritage Museum in Calais, and other important projects.

2006

Canada, U.S. stand firm on passage rights

Both the U.S. and Canada are standing firm in their resolve over the issue of the right of passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships through Canadian waters to reach proposed terminals on the U.S. side of Passamaquoddy Bay.