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Edward French

2006

Claimed need for new landfill fails to sway dump opponents

Two lawsuits brought by a group of Passamaquoddy tribal members against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) concerning approval of a ground lease between the tribe and Quoddy Bay LNG have been dismissed in U.S. District Court.

2006

Cruise ship plans to stop at Eastport twice next summer

The 102-passenger cruise ship, Spirit of Nantucket, will be making two visits to Eastport next summer. The 207-foot vessel, owned by CruiseWest of Seattle, Wash., will be coming to Eastport on July 5 and September 17.

2006

Lobster, urchin fishery gear conflicts increasing

Gear conflicts between lobster fishermen and sea urchin draggers appear to be increasing this year in the Lubec area, with some lobster fishermen urging that the urchin season should begin later in the year after traps are taken up.

2006

City grapples bow hunting, deer population issues

How to control the overabundant deer population in Eastport while some bow hunters may be abusing the law is an issue with which the city is beginning to wrestle. Although some residents seek to ban any hunting on the island, the problems caused by too many deer can range from being a nuisance...

2006

Creative Apparel layoff now permanent; workers hit hard

The layoff of approximately 30 full-time and part-time sewers at the Creative Apparel plant in Eastport is now permanent and is hitting workers hard. "Washington County is the poorest county, but no politician is changing that..."

2006

Debate continues over Canadian right to deny LNG ship passage

The debate over whether Canada has the right to refuse to allow ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to pass through Canadian waters to facilities on the U.S. side of Passamaquoddy Bay continues, as...

2006

WCCC enrollment drops by 15% with retraining decline

Enrollment in Maine's community colleges grew by 4.4% this fall, but enrollment at Washington County Community College (WCCC) declined by 15 percent, to 333 students. The decline was partly caused by a decrease in the number of dislocated workers seeking retraining.