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Edward French

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...

2005

Legislature kills urchin bill; study group may still be formed

A bill to add more days to the sea urchin season has been killed by the legislature, leaving the sponsor of the measure, Rep. Ian Emery (R-Cutler), bitter about the legislative process.

2005

Restoration of rail service into county proposed

An effort at restoring the Calais Branch Line for freight and excursion rail service into Washington County was the subject of a talk at the Washington County meeting of the Maine Better Transportation Association (MBTA) on June 16 at the Eastport Chowder House.

2005

Supporters to seek racino vote With or without governor’s veto

Maine residents will be voting next fall on whether to allow a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County, if Governor John Baldacci decides not to veto legislation calling for the referendum vote on the measure.

2005

Cooke deal nets Heritage as firm expands

Cooke Aquaculture Inc., an independent family-owned company in St. George, has purchased the Canadian east coast operations of Heritage Salmon from George Weston Limited as well as the U.S. operations of Heritage Salmon, subject to regulatory approval.

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.