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Edward French

2008

Harvesting of rockweed in bay stirs debate

Eight years ago an anticipated rockweed harvest in Cobscook Bay did not occur following a public call for a moratorium, but this year, with the start of the second season of harvesting after a limited harvest last summer, any outcry has been muted.

2008

Tribe receives funds to test tidal turbine

The Passamaquoddy Tribe's Environmental Department at Pleasant Point has received a $120,000 award from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to test an underwater tidal power turbine.

2008

Tax hikes aim to ease school budget woes

The proposed budget for the City of Eastport calls for an increase of $129,050 from local taxes for a 5.7% hike in the mill rate. The increase in the local budget is driven by higher costs for fuel, utilities and insurance, combined with a significant drop in the

2008

Pipeline expansion proposed for new gas field

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline is proposing another expansion of the capacity of the U.S. portion of its pipeline system to transport new natural gas supplies from EnCana Corporation's Deep Panuke off the coast of Nova Scotia to markets in the northeastern U.S.

2008

Schools Tackling tough budget decisions

The SAD 19 Board of Directors in Lubec held a public meeting on Tuesday, April 29, to provide information about the costs of the proposed new school budget. The sometimes contentious meeting, attended by over 100 residents, featured statements of support for the school board and administration...

2008

FERC suspends Quoddy Bay project review

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) notified Quoddy Bay LNG in an April 25 letter that the commission is suspending the review of the Quoddy Bay LNG import project until further information is received from the company.

2008

Schools Tackling tough budget decisions

The Eastport School Committee, at its May 6 meeting, tabled taking any action on teacher and staff contracts for the upcoming year, pending the presentation of a 2009-09 budget proposal. Superintendent Terry Lux has asked the two building principals to help prepare three scenarios for budget cuts, from worst