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Eastport diner celebrates 100 years in business
EASTPORT, Maine — On a street of old, three-story brick buildings, the small, one-story, wooden Waco Diner grabs your eye. But "out of place" is not a term anyone would use for the Waco. The small diner has been in business in the same spot for a century. It has become part of the landscape, and the life, of the coastal town.
Eastport's Future Powered by Tides: Exploring Renewable Energy Solutions for Local Resilience
The city of Eastport, Maine, with a population of 1,300, is exploring new solutions to improve its energy resilience. Located at the easternmost point of the continental United States, Eastport is well-placed to use the Atlantic Ocean for energy. Previously dependent on a diesel-fueled substation, the city has faced more power issues since the facility and local sardine factories closed. These problems have worsened due to more frequent and severe storms, underscoring the need for stable and sustainable energy sources.
Water Main Construction on Oldham Street to Impact Local Residents Starting April 1
Celco Construction Company will begin work on the Oldham Street water main on Monday, April 1, 2024. The project is expected to take four to five weeks, with work hours from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Residents should stay updated on the work's progress.
Three small Washington County schools face similar challenges differently
This story was originally published by the Quoddy Tides . While Charlotte has decided to close its school, unless a petition forces a town-wide referendum, two other towns in the region that face similar challenges of low enrollment and little state funding assistance have been successfully keeping their elementary schools open.
LUPC rejects proposed mining project in Katahdin region
BREWER, Maine — The Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) voted 5-2 on Wednesday to reject a proposed mining project in the Katahdin region that faced controversy. The proposal has been facing backlash for months from Wabanaki tribes, local businesses, and conservation groups, the Natural Resources Council of Maine said in a news release.
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