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Edward French

2018

Rockweed harvesting continues to stir debate around Cobscook Bay

While the Maine Supreme Judicial Court case over ownership of intertidal rockweed is being decided, the harvest of the seaweed is still stirring up passions for those living around Cobscook Bay.

2018

Mills, Moody, Golden winners in primary election

In the June 14 primary election, Washington County voters reflected statewide choices in the Maine gubernatorial contests, picking Democrat Janet Mills and Republican Shawn Moody, but differed on their selection for the Democratic nominee for congressman.

2018

Kayaker from Eastport dies; body found near The Wolves

A 32-year-old kayaker from Eastport died from hypothermia after his kayak overturned, and he was later found near The Wolves, between Blacks Harbour and Grand Manan, about five miles beyond the northern tip of Campobello.

2018

Fish farm fine viewed as just ‘slap on wrist’

A salmon farming company's illegal use last summer of a pesticide to treat for sea lice at Head Harbour, Campobello, has angered fishermen, who are also upset with how small the fine was for the infraction.

2018

Benefits from St. Croix alewife run restoration to be celebrated

The effort to restore the alewife run in the St. Croix River is marking two milestones in bringing the sea-run fish back to their historic spawning grounds. The restoration effort is expected to have a multifaceted impact, enriching the ecosystem by providing food for other species.

2018

Campobello taking measures to address littering, trash issue

A recent story by CBC News about unsightly trash, illegal dumping and derelict buildings on Campobello has upset some island residents, who feel they were being picked on unfairly, but also has prompted some to take action to tackle the issue.

2018

Dead whale in Lubec points to hike in mortalities

A juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore on the beach at Boot Cove in Lubec on April 17 had been dead for some time, so researchers have not been able to determine a cause of death. They may let the whale continue to decompose on the beach, since it is currently not near any human presence.