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.
Edward French
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.
2007
Lobster fishermen feel pinch of low prices, rising costs
Bad weather, rising costs and a sharp drop in price caused by a weakened U.S. dollar are leaving fishermen apprehensive at the start of the New Brunswick lobster season, which opened on November 13. Catches, though, are picking up now that the winds have died down.
2007
Tribe, county disappointed by racino vote
Maine voters narrowly defeated the Passamaquoddy Tribe's proposal for a harness racing track with slot machines in Calais during the statewide election on November 6. The racino referendum question was turned down by a margin of 52% to 48%, or by about 12,000 votes, according to unofficial tallies.
2007
Tribal racino battle heats up before election
The campaigns for and against the Passamaquoddy Tribe's proposed racino in Calais are finally heating up two weeks before the statewide election.