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Edward French

2018

UMM professor's lawsuit dismissed

A University of Maine at Machias economics professor is appealing a decision by a federal judge to dismiss his lawsuit against the university and its faculty union for infringing on his First Amendment rights.

2018

Community spirit builds window inserts to lower costs for heating

The closure of all of the Pennamaquan River to scallop dragging because of the mooring field off the Pembroke boat landing on Hersey Neck has upset some scallop fishermen who would like to drag in that area.

2018

Migrant wreath workers allege sexual harassment

A number of migrant workers allege that they were sexually harassed by a labor contractor working for Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, which is noted for its connection to the Wreaths Across America effort, and that those who confronted the contractor were subsequently fired.

2018

Lobster fishing bill draws focus onto grey zone

A bill to allow Maine lobster fishermen to haul their traps at night throughout most of the year in the disputed “grey zone” has again drawn attention to the 165-square-kilometre fishing area centered around Machias Seal Island that is claimed by the U.S. and Canada.

2018

Tribal fishing in Canada leads to dispute

The latest incident in the dispute over Passamaquoddy tribal members from the U.S. fishing in Canadian waters of Passamaquoddy Bay resulted in five fishermen from Maine being detained and fined...

2018

Fishermen rescued after boat rolls over

Two lobster fishermen out of Eastport were fortunate that another boat was nearby to rescue them after their vessel sank off Lubec on Sunday, November 25.

2018

AOS 77 hacking affects hundreds

The AOS 77 school system's central office computer server was hacked sometime after schools were let out for the Thanksgiving break, resulting in a possible data breach of personal information for hundreds of current and former employees of the schools in the AOS.