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Edward French

2025

All-terrain vehicle proposals stir debate; ATVs on roads bill opposed

Proposed legislation to allow ATVs to be driven on public roads received strong pushback from state government officials and other residents during a March 27 hearing by the legislature's Transportation Committee.

2025

All-terrain vehicle proposals stir debate; Calais trail extension backed

More than 30 people offered testimony in support of legislation directing the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) to extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Pembroke into Calais.

2025

Legislature considers authorizing expansion of gaming for tribes

Following the launching of sports-betting partnerships between the tribes in Maine and digital sports entertainment companies in November 2023, a bill to permit the tribes also to be licensed to operate Internet gaming is being considered by the legislature.

2025

Fishing for elvers

Fishing for elvers

FISHING FOR ELVERS at night with a dip net on the Little River in Perry is Erik S. Francis of Sipayik. The season has been slow this year because of the colder winter, and the price has been low. See article in this issue on the elver fishery. (Edward French

2025

Bills seek hike in state's share of county jail costs

With the cost of operating the Washington County Jail being a significant portion of the county budget, legislative efforts to increase the state's share of funding for county jails are being closely watched.

2025

Tribe's solar project raises questions about net energy billing

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is conducting an investigation into whether a rooftop solar project by the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township qualifies for the state's net energy billing program. The PUC held an initial case conference on the matter on March 11...

2025

Eastport woman shares 100 years of memories

Eastport's oldest resident, who lives in one of the oldest homes in the island city, will be turning 100 on March 14. An open house to honor Ruth McInnis will be held at the Eastport Port Authority's Welcome Center at the breakwater on Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.