Nearly 500 feet high, the little-known mountain will be protected in perpetuity thanks to a collaborative effort between The Conservation Fund, Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT).
City Manager Glenn Moshier informed the council that, after the program was brought to the attention of city staff by engineering firm Woodard and Curran, staff members began work on the various requirements for the application.
A public meeting about the issue was planned for Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Deer Isle town office. Area residents were invited to give comments about the causeway, as are those holding office.
A variety of Hancock County residents and one Presque Isle couple who are in the marijuana business attended the session. The turnout was about 20 and ranged from the curious to those seeking entertainment and information.
By Jordan Andrews Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — The Maine Lobstermen’s Association is appealing a ruling in a lawsuit it brought against federal regulators over the science behind measures imposed on the industry to protect endangered whales. The move is supported by Governor Janet Mills, who said on Tuesday that her administration would stand behind …
“We’re just pawns in this huge game of litigation.” — Zone B Council Chairperson David Horner
Eastman said this is a temporary solution for the beginning of the school year. The need for remote learning will be reassessed as the school year progresses and construction on the new building continues.
Local residents post photos and the latest information from Brookfield on the Graham Lake & Upper Union River Community Facebook page, where an array of photos show what lakefront living is like on Graham Lake.
The organization said in a news release that Canadian and U.S. management measures do not do enough to reduce entanglement risk and promote the recovery of the right whale population.
“We’ve lost a good one, bottom line,” said retired Ellsworth Fire Department Captain Ron Fortier.
