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Edward French

2005

Cooke’s catch of Stolt Sea Farm may get away

Are they or aren't they? Stolt Sea Farm officials say that negotiations for Cooke Aquaculture of St. George to acquire Stolt's operations in Maine and New Brunswick have ended, but Cooke spokesmen maintain talks are still continuing.

2005

Bay of Fundy herring quota cut to affect seiners, fish plants

A cutback in the herring quota for the seiners in the Bay of Fundy will have a significant effect on hundreds of fishermen and fish plant workers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

2005

Invasive sea squirt discovered in Cobscook Bay

Researchers have found a marine invasive species in Cobscook Bay that has coated areas of Georges Bank, threatening to interfere with fishing. However, scientists are hopeful that the waters of the bay are too cold for the species to cause much impact here.

2005

Point Lepreau refurbishment worries critics

The decision by the provincial government to proceed with the estimated $1.

2005

Junk from Meddybemps spreads to Baileyville

A junkyard in Baileyville may be receiving salvage material that is being transferred from the Harry Smith Jr. junkyards in Meddybemps.

2005

Boat School given 11th hour reprieve as funding sought

Just before a July 15 deadline to come up with funding to cover a shortfall at the Washington County Community College's Marine Technology Center in Eastport and prevent its move to the Calais campus, the money appears to be forthcoming.

2005

Racino backers out of gate for statewide vote

Supporters of a proposal for a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County have begun a petition drive to let Maine residents decide the issue in November 2006, following Governor John Baldacci's decision to veto a legislative bill that would have sent the proposal out...