The Sears Island cargo port was first proposed in 1978, and has since cost taxpa

Authors

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

9-12-1993

Pages

1B, 12B

Abstract

The Sears Island cargo port was first proposed in 1978, and has since cost taxpayers some $17 million. The Maine Department of Transportation, frustrated in its efforts to build the port by challenges from federal regulators and the Sierra Club, is set to release a new proposal which will minimize damage to marine and freshwater wetlands. Details, related article, chronology of project.

Subjects

Maine Department of Transportation, Sears Island Penobscot Bay

Recommended Citation

"The Sears Island cargo port was first proposed in 1978, and has since cost taxpa" (1993). Maine News Index – Portland Press Herald. 8926.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_pph/8926