FERC Meeting on Downeast LNG DRAFT EIS 6/16

Domtar Announces Reopening of Baileyville Mill

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that they will be holding a public meeting Tuesday, June 16 @ 7pm at the Robbinston Elementary School regarding the Down East LNG Draft Environmental Impact Statement. [More info from FERC]

SCEC has also written a letter urging FERC officials to stick to their 45 DEIS public comment period. Read our letter here!

In what can only be regarded as astoundingly good news, Domtar has announced that they are reopening their Baileyville Mill, and putting roughly 300 local workers back to work. [Read More, courtesy WQDY Radio News]

Sunrise County Economic Council...

...initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine. By working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.

Since SCEC was founded in 1993 by a group of business and community leaders, it has adopted a grassroots approach to economic and community development. By seeking common ground, working across traditional political, municipal and economic boundaries, Washington County residents are building a brighter future.

SCEC
PO Box 679
1 Stackpole Road
Machias, Maine 04654
Ph: 207-255-0983
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