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Edward French

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.

2023

Newell recalled as tribal chief at Sipayik

Rena Newell, the Passamaquoddy chief at Sipayik, was recalled from office in a special election on October 10, after serving just over a year of her four-year term.

2023

Like other towns, Dennysville struggles to fill town positions

The difficulty in finding people to serve in municipal positions has been brought to the forefront in Dennysville, where there is currently only one selectperson, after two suddenly resigned last month.