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.
Edward French
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.
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.