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Edward French

2008

Former governor at Indian Township indicted

Former Indian Township Passamaquoddy Governor Robert Newell was indicted on March 20 by a federal grand jury in a 30-count indictment that charges a conspiracy resulting in the misapplication of approximately $1.

2008

Local schools face large cuts in state funds

As the state wrestles with how to address a $190 million shortfall in funding, the effect on local education budgets is leaving educators worried.

2008

Ten-year ordeal ends with court ruling for Francis

Passamaquoddy Tribal Court Judge Rebecca Irving issued a decision on March 3 in favor of Pamela Francis in a lawsuit she brought in 2002 against the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Housing Authority for breaking into her residence and damaging her property in February 1998.

2008

Reopening one dam for alewives recommended

The legislature's Marine Resources Committee held an unexpected work session this week to reconsider its recommendation on a bill to restore the alewife run on the St. Croix River.

2008

School union option debated by legislators

Maine legislators are continuing to grapple with the school district consolidation law that was passed year, as amendments to the law and amendments to the amendments are debated.

2008

Bill addresses tribal-state relationship

An 18-member Tribal-State Work Group has recommended eight changes to the Maine Implementing Act, the companion legislation to the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, and the Micmac Settlement Act that have been incorporated into a bill that will be considered during the current session of...

2008

Water rate hike trimmed in agreement

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is expected next week to approve an agreement that trims back on the proposed water rate increase for the Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD), from a 22.4% jump in revenue to a 19.3% increase.