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Edward French

2021

Lack of law enforcement officers hits county municipalities

The difficulty in attracting and retaining law enforcement officers is a nationwide problem that has been hitting Washington County, with some fearing that area towns are about to fall off a cliff because of the scarcity of trained personnel.

2021

As schools reopen, boards wrestle with decisions on safety

With students returning to classes in less than a week, school boards in this area have been wrestling with how to reopen safely, as those health and safety decisions can be made on the local level this year.

2021

Tribe launches own blueberry product brand

For the first time, wild blueberries hand-raked on fields owned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe will be marketed under their own brand.

2021

Tenacity leads to new law for private schools

The perseverance of a teenage student at Washington Academy, her family and other supporters to address racist behavior at the private school in East Machias has led to a new state law that requires the town academies in Maine to meet the same requirements as public schools, in particular...

2021

Ecosystem approach being used to bring bioregional change

An organization advocating for an ecosystem approach to help bring about the changes needed for a sustainable future on Earth has been working for over a decade with groups around the world, including in the Passamaquoddy Bay region.

2021

Coast Guard housing work to start in Perry

Construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's housing project in Perry, which had stirred an outcry from neighbors on the Shore Road when it was proposed in 2019, is expected to begin this summer. The Coast Guard has awarded a contract to Ducas Construction of Scarborough in the amount of $8 million...

2021

Bills grappling with racism in schools advance

With concerns raised this past year about racist behavior and bullying at schools in Maine, a quartet of bills is moving forward in the Maine Legislature to help schools better address issues of discrimination, harassment, diversity and inclusion.