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TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES
TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES were born to Lubec parents this year. Holding new brother Zachary are sisters Summer and Skylar Sizemore. Jessie Ann Wormell also was born on New Year's Day. (Chessie Johnson photo) Legislators play their cards TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES were born to Lubec parents this year. Holding new brother Zachary are sisters Summer and Skylar Sizemore. Jessie Ann Wormell also was born on New Year's Day. (Chessie Johnson photo) TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES were born to Lubec parents this year. Holding new brother Zachary are sisters Summer and Skylar Sizemore. Jessie Ann Wormell also was born on New Year's Day. (Chessie Johnson photo)Legislators play their cards Revisions sought on coastal setback rule Tribe rolls racino, casino dice again by Edward French by Edward French Revisions sought on coastal setback rule Tribe rolls racino, casino dice againby Edward Frenchby Edward French 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 Downeast Heritage Museum, a $55 million bond issue for the fisheries and measures to keep the Boat School afloat in Eastport. Several legislators, including Senator Kevin Raye of Perry, Rep. Ian Emery of Cutler and Rep. Howard McFadden of Dennysville, have submitted bills concerning the setback requirements near shorebird habitat that were enacted through LD 1981 during the last legislative session. Under that legislation, property owners with lands along the coast or a river or lake that have been designated as read the complete story... 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 Downeast Heritage Museum, a $55 million bond issue for the fisheries and measures to keep the Boat School afloat in Eastport. Several legislators, including Senator Kevin Raye of Perry, Rep. Ian Emery of Cutler and Rep. Howard McFadden of Dennysville, have submitted bills concerning the setback requirements near shorebird habitat that were enacted through LD 1981 during the last legislative session. Under that legislation, property owners with lands along the coast or a river or lake that have been designated as read the complete story... 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 -- specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to be determined. Along with those two measures, Passamaquoddy Rep. Donald Soctomah is submitting several bills related to the tribe's heritage and culture. If the racino bill is not approved, a statewide referendum may be held this year on the question of allowing a tribal commercial harness racing track with slot machines in Washington County. The Maine Secretary of State's Office still is determining if there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on petitions for the racino referendum. Noting that the tribe has been pursuing either a racino or casino since read the complete story ... 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 -- specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to be determined. Along with those two measures, Passamaquoddy Rep. Donald Soctomah is submitting several bills related to the tribe's heritage and culture. If the racino bill is not approved, a statewide referendum may be held this year on the question of allowing a tribal commercial harness racing track with slot machines in Washington County. The Maine Secretary of State's Office still is determining if there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on petitions for the racino referendum. Noting that the tribe has been pursuing either a racino or casino since read the complete story ... 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 -- specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to be determined. Along with those two measures, Passamaquoddy Rep. Donald Soctomah is submitting several bills related to the tribe's heritage and culture. If the racino bill is not approved, a statewide referendum may be held this year on the question of allowing a tribal commercial harness racing track with slot machines in Washington County. The Maine Secretary of State's Office still is determining if there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on petitions for the racino referendum. Noting that the tribe has been pursuing either a racino or casino sinceread the complete story ... Area residents dig in against Bayside quarry Baldacci's initiative meets resistance from school boards Baldacci's initiative meets resistance from school boards by Susan Espositoby Eileen Curry The Charlotte County chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), in a January 8 press release, is calling for a public consultation regarding the aggregate quarry operated for Charlotte County Ports Ltd. by Jamer Materials at Bayside on the St. Croix River. The chapter believes this consultation is needed in order to determine whether the quarry's approval to operate issued by the Department of Environment, which expires on April 30, 2007, should be renewed. read the complete story... The Charlotte County chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), in a January 8 press release, is calling for a public consultation regarding the aggregate quarry operated for Charlotte County Ports Ltd. by Jamer Materials at Bayside on the St. Croix River. The chapter believes this consultation is needed in order to determine whether the quarry's approval to operate issued by the Department of Environment, which expires on April 30, 2007, should be renewed. Union 104 Superintendent Art Wittine distributed Governor John Baldacci's Local Schools Regional Support Initiative (LSRS) to Perry School Committee members to look over and discuss at their January 8 meeting. The report went over like a lead balloon. The consensus of the board was that the governor's proposal to consolidate the administrative structure of school districts would take local control away from small schools. Board members learned that all local school boards that are in place eventually would be dissolved, and a 15-member board from towns in the region, not just in the surrounding read the complete story... Union 104 Superintendent Art Wittine distributed Governor John Baldacci's Local Schools Regional Support Initiative (LSRS) to Perry School Committee members to look over and discuss at their January 8 meeting. The report went over like a lead balloon. The consensus of the board was that the governor's proposal to consolidate the administrative structure of school districts would take local control away from small schools. Board members learned that all local school boards that are in place eventually would be dissolved, and a 15-member board from towns in the region, not just in the surroundingread the complete story...

TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES were born to Lubec parents this year. Holding new brother Zachary are sisters Summer and Skylar Sizemore. Jessie Ann Wormell also was born on New Year's Day. (Chessie Johnson photo) Legislators play their cards TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES were born to Lubec parents this year. Holding new brother Zachary are sisters Summer and Skylar Sizemore. Jessie Ann Wormell also was born on New Year's Day. (Chessie Johnson photo) TWO NEW YEAR'S BABIES were born to Lubec parents this year. Holding new brother Zachary are sisters Summer and Skylar Sizemore. Jessie Ann Wormell also was born on New Year's Day. (Chessie Johnson photo)Legislators play their cards Revisions sought on coastal setback rule Tribe rolls racino, casino dice again by Edward French by Edward French Revisions sought on coastal setback rule Tribe rolls racino, casino dice againby Edward Frenchby Edward French 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 Downeast Heritage Museum, a $55 million bond issue for the fisheries and measures to keep the Boat School afloat in Eastport. Several legislators, including Senator Kevin Raye of Perry, Rep. Ian Emery of Cutler and Rep. Howard McFadden of Dennysville, have submitted bills concerning the setback requirements near shorebird habitat that were enacted through LD 1981 during the last legislative session. Under that legislation, property owners with lands along the coast or a river or lake that have been designated as read the complete story... 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 Downeast Heritage Museum, a $55 million bond issue for the fisheries and measures to keep the Boat School afloat in Eastport. Several legislators, including Senator Kevin Raye of Perry, Rep. Ian Emery of Cutler and Rep. Howard McFadden of Dennysville, have submitted bills concerning the setback requirements near shorebird habitat that were enacted through LD 1981 during the last legislative session. Under that legislation, property owners with lands along the coast or a river or lake that have been designated as read the complete story... 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 -- specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to be determined. Along with those two measures, Passamaquoddy Rep. Donald Soctomah is submitting several bills related to the tribe's heritage and culture. If the racino bill is not approved, a statewide referendum may be held this year on the question of allowing a tribal commercial harness racing track with slot machines in Washington County. The Maine Secretary of State's Office still is determining if there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on petitions for the racino referendum. Noting that the tribe has been pursuing either a racino or casino since read the complete story ... 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 -- specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to be determined. Along with those two measures, Passamaquoddy Rep. Donald Soctomah is submitting several bills related to the tribe's heritage and culture. If the racino bill is not approved, a statewide referendum may be held this year on the question of allowing a tribal commercial harness racing track with slot machines in Washington County. The Maine Secretary of State's Office still is determining if there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on petitions for the racino referendum. Noting that the tribe has been pursuing either a racino or casino since read the complete story ... 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 -- specifically a racino in Washington County and a casino at a site to be determined. Along with those two measures, Passamaquoddy Rep. Donald Soctomah is submitting several bills related to the tribe's heritage and culture. If the racino bill is not approved, a statewide referendum may be held this year on the question of allowing a tribal commercial harness racing track with slot machines in Washington County. The Maine Secretary of State's Office still is determining if there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on petitions for the racino referendum. Noting that the tribe has been pursuing either a racino or casino sinceread the complete story ... Area residents dig in against Bayside quarry Baldacci's initiative meets resistance from school boards Baldacci's initiative meets resistance from school boards by Susan Espositoby Eileen Curry The Charlotte County chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), in a January 8 press release, is calling for a public consultation regarding the aggregate quarry operated for Charlotte County Ports Ltd. by Jamer Materials at Bayside on the St. Croix River. The chapter believes this consultation is needed in order to determine whether the quarry's approval to operate issued by the Department of Environment, which expires on April 30, 2007, should be renewed. read the complete story... The Charlotte County chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), in a January 8 press release, is calling for a public consultation regarding the aggregate quarry operated for Charlotte County Ports Ltd. by Jamer Materials at Bayside on the St. Croix River. The chapter believes this consultation is needed in order to determine whether the quarry's approval to operate issued by the Department of Environment, which expires on April 30, 2007, should be renewed. Union 104 Superintendent Art Wittine distributed Governor John Baldacci's Local Schools Regional Support Initiative (LSRS) to Perry School Committee members to look over and discuss at their January 8 meeting. The report went over like a lead balloon. The consensus of the board was that the governor's proposal to consolidate the administrative structure of school districts would take local control away from small schools. Board members learned that all local school boards that are in place eventually would be dissolved, and a 15-member board from towns in the region, not just in the surrounding read the complete story... Union 104 Superintendent Art Wittine distributed Governor John Baldacci's Local Schools Regional Support Initiative (LSRS) to Perry School Committee members to look over and discuss at their January 8 meeting. The report went over like a lead balloon. The consensus of the board was that the governor's proposal to consolidate the administrative structure of school districts would take local control away from small schools. Board members learned that all local school boards that are in place eventually would be dissolved, and a 15-member board from towns in the region, not just in the surroundingread the complete story...

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