2023
As PWD water quality improves, efforts aim to build trust
“We want to start the journey of building trust in the water source. Years of no violations will help build trust,
Edward French
2023
Tensions increase with arrests of strikers at mill
In an escalation of the tensions in the Woodland Pulp mill strike, now in its sixth week, four union members were arrested on misdemeanor charges on Monday, November 20, after allegedly blocking trucks from entering and leaving the mill.
2023
Language keepers film stirs emotions
The screening of a PBS film about efforts to preserve Native languages in the U.S., including the Passamaquoddy language, brought forth strong emotions among Passamaquoddy tribal citizens who attended the premiere showing in the state at the Eastport Arts Center on November 1.
2023
Woodland mill hires replacement workers as union strike continues
The strike by 80 union workers at the Woodland Pulp mill, which began on October 14, is expected to continue at least until November 8, as both the unions and the company have dug in on their positions and tensions have risen.
2023
Aquaculture debate reignited as towns consider moratoriums
While concerns about fish farming in Maine have been fairly muted for some time, towns along the coast have been seeing intense debates concerning recent industrial-scale projects.
2023
Community Meeting on School Budget
The September meeting of the school board included a preliminary discussion about the budget for the upcoming year.
2023
Three unions at Woodland Pulp mill go on strike
Eighty workers belonging to three local unions at the Woodland Pulp mill went on strike this week, after rejecting the company's contract offer.