I was encouraged when I read that the Calais City Council had come out in support of the proposal by Fred Moore to build a liquefied natural gas facility within their city limits. The council’s endorsement is a great step forward for the opponents of these ridiculous projects that developers are proposing for beautiful Passamaquoddy Bay.

The powers that have guided the economic decisions for the city of Calais over the past few years have: 1) championed the construction of a Wal-Mart which, as predicted, has effectively sucked the life blood out of its downtown; 2) jumped on the sales pitch for the Downeast Heritage Museum which recently had to close its doors to avoid bankruptcy; 3) tore down half of its Main Street stores so you can watch the people who are not going to visit the museum; and 4) encouraged the construction of a third bridge and gave support to the east-west highway – both of which will help insure that tourists never go downtown and what few customers they have will find it easier than ever to get to Bangor to spend their money.

For my part, I am pleased with their statement of support. It sounds like the kiss of death to me.

Gary Guisinger

Perry