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Edward French

2019

Trial shipment of wood chips expected soon

After years of waiting, a trial shipment of wood chips to Europe through the Port of Eastport is expected this spring, in the first export use of the Estes Head terminal's $10-million bulk conveyor system that was completed in 2012.

2019

Last gas station on Deer Island closes

Welch's Store in Fairhaven, a long-time island business and Deer Island's only gasoline retailer, closed its doors just before Christmas, leaving residents concerned about fuel availability on the island.

2019

Driver acts like law enforcement officer and chases vehicles

Some drivers on the Charlotte Road near the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge headquarters entrance, and more recently on the Golding and Lake roads in Robbinston and Perry, have reported incidents of vehicle harassment with a driver who in at least one instance appeared to be impersonating a...

2019

Bills to target prison, opioids and funds to towns

Bills submitted by Washington County legislators would reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Bucks Harbor, restore the state's revenue sharing to municipalities to 5%, help fight the state's opioid crisis and assist wild blueberry growers, along with addressing many other measures.

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.