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Edward French

2005

Boatbuilding program could remain in Eastport if funds raised

The Washington County Community College's boatbuilding program in Eastport might not move to Calais if funding can be raised soon to help cover the cost of keeping the program in Eastport.

2005

Racino odds uncertain with promised veto

The fate of legislation to allow a tribal harness racing track with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County remains uncertain, with speculation about a possible amendment to the bill and consideration of taking the issue to the voters in a statewide referendum.

2005

Boat School supporters seek reconsideration of Calais move

The closure of most of the Marine Technology Center in Eastport, the movement of the boatbuilding program to Calais, and the suspension of nine degree programs at the Washington County Community College (WCCC) are creating concern about the impacts on the local community...

2005

Boat School to close, positions cut, programs moving to Calais

Facing a projected $500,000 shortfall next year, the Washington County Community College (WCCC) will be closing most of the Marine Technology Center in Eastport, cutting some staff and moving programs from Eastport to its Calais campus.

2005

Compromise urchin bill would add 10 more days to season

A legislative compromise on the setting of the sea urchin season has been reached that would increase by 10 the number of days fishermen in this area could harvest urchins next year.

2004

Cooke plans Acquisition of Stolt Sea Farm

A family-owned company in St. George will soon become the largest salmon farmer on the east coast of Canada and the U.S., with the signing of a letter of intent for Cooke Aquaculture Inc. to acquire Stolt Sea Farm's east coast farming and processing assets.