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Edward French

2006

Passamaquoddy leaders thank Chavez for heating oil program

Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Governor Mark Altvater was among a group of Americans who traveled recently to Venezuela to express their gratitude to President Hugo Chavez for a discounted heating oil program that helped tribal members this past winter.

2006

Residents sound off to FERC on LNG pros, cons

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been receiving comments about the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects proposed by Quoddy Bay LNG and Downeast LNG for Passamaquoddy Bay.

2006

Controversy building over proposed Township 19 landfill

A proposal for an 18-acre landfill for the disposal of construction and demolition debris in Township 19 has started to generate some controversy, with dump opponents organizing to stop the project.

2006

Eastport lays off staff and cuts hours to meet city budget

The City of Eastport is laying off and cutting back on hours for a number of staff and reducing hours at city hall to offset decreased revenues and rising expenses.

2006

Quoddy Bay's floating bridge idea draws skepticism

A proposal for a temporary, floating bridge to allow people to get off Moose Island, if an accident at the proposed Split Rock liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal blocked Route 190, raised questions during a presentation by Quoddy Bay LNG to the Eastport City Council.

2006

Challenge to eliminate ISA issued at fish health workshop

At the recent Northeast Farmed Fish Health Management Workshop, Glenn Cooke, CEO of Cooke Aquaculture, laid down a challenge for the salmon farming industry, fish health researchers and government, stating, "We cannot manage ISA; it can and must be eliminated."

2006

Plans to keep Boat School in city floated

With funding for the Boat School to remain in Eastport under the Maine Community College System appearing increasingly unlikely, supporters of the school are preparing for a plan that seeks the transfer of the school to the city.