After years of legal challenges, Kingfish Maine is pushing for help to proceed with 22-acre aquaculture project in Jonesport
Town to vote next week whether to carve out a broader construction timeline and allow easier permitting.
Lobstermen propose enlarging fishing area in the waters of Englishman Bay for small-scale operators
The proposal aims to make fishing safer and more productive for lobstermen who set buoyed lines by pushing heavy trawls farther offshore.
Voters will consider ordinance changes to give Kingfish Maine more time to begin construction in Jonesport
The aquaculture project has been delayed by years of legal challenges, but was finally cleared in April to proceed.
Jonesport considers zoning changes to extend Kingfish project deadline
Proposed amendments would give the $100 million aquaculture facility 30 months to start construction and redefine what counts as a "substantial start."
Jonesport weighs changes to Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, giving 30‑month extension for Kingfish aquaculture project
Town schedules July 8 hearing on zoning changes that would give the company more time to begin work on its Chandler Bay facility.
Voters approve $1.6 million budget for Beals Elementary School
The spending plan exceeds the state funding model by $892,210.
Beals voters to decide $1.6 million school budget Tuesday
Selectmen have urged the superintendent to explore alternatives to keeping Beals Elementary School open, including possible consolidation with Jonesport.