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Edward French

2009

Scallop fishermen’s reactions are mixed to Cobscook closure

A February 12 public hearing on the emergency closure of six areas of the coast, including Cobscook Bay, to scallop fishing during the second half of the season is not expected to significantly change the areas that are closed.

2009

Contractor sues Quoddy Bay over failure to make payment

A Massachusetts company hired by Quoddy Bay LNG LLC to perform engineering work on its proposed natural gas pipeline is suing the Oklahoma-based company and its two principals, Donald Smith and Brian Smith, for failure to pay outstanding bills.

2009

Capital costs limit halibut-farming industry’s growth

Nearly 20 years ago, the raising of halibut was being touted as the promising wave of the future for the aquaculture industry in this area, and while some researchers are still optimistic about the industry's outlook, the growth of halibut farming has taken longer than expected.

2009

ORPC seeks grant funds for center of renewable energy

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) is applying for approximately $3.5 million from the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) to help build a renewable energy center at the BASF property on Broad Cove in Eastport.

2009

Bills take aim at rockweed, MPBN, schools

Bills submitted by area legislators would impose a rockweed harvest moratorium, make changes in the school regionalization law, promote economic development initiatives in Washington County, recognize Native American veterans and require that MPBN keep operating its towers in Washington and...

2009

Gas pipeline finished; LNG imports start soon

The new natural gas pipeline extending from the Canaport LNG terminal near Saint John to the New Brunswick/Maine border is expected to be completed later this month. The 30-inch diameter pipeline connects with the Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline on the St. Croix River at the border in Baileyville.

2009

Pleasant Point financial state causes layoffs

Reported financial difficulties for the Passamaquoddy tribal government at Pleasant Point have led to a number of layoffs of personnel, with more possibly being considered. Some specific information, though, is not available, as tribal officials say the actions are internal tribal matters.