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Edward French

2016

Healthy Acadia to keep going strong despite funding loss

The decision by the LePage administration to end the state's 27 Healthy Maine Partnerships will cause the partnership serving Washington and Hancock counties to lose close to half of its funding, but the organization hopes to be able to serve as a subcontractor to the new statewide providers.

2016

Family's plight not over after Social Security numbers issued

After fighting for 10 years to obtain birth certificates and Social Security numbers, two Perry residents in their 20s were finally issued Social Security cards in August.

2016

Abbott resigns as Eastport city manager

After nearly two years on the job, Eastport City Manager Elaine Abbott submitted her resignation on September 27, effective November 30, citing personal reasons.

2016

Islanders hope promised arrival of Abnaki II not just a ferry tale

The long-awaited new ferry for Deer Island, the Abnaki II, is expected to arrive "in the coming weeks," says Rick Doucet, MLA for Fundy-The Isles-Saint John West.

2016

FERC dismissal ends debate on LNG plans

Lasting longer than the Pittston oil refinery debate in the 1970s and ’80s, the 12-year controversy over three proposals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals on Passamaquoddy Bay finally appears to have ended.

2016

DHHS decision to close Calais office prompts outcry

The decision by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to close its office in Calais on November 1 has prompted an outcry from both the employees and area residents, who cite the difficulties that will be faced by both staff and clients in traveling to the regional office in...

2016

New Sipayik school plans moving ahead

Progress is continuing with the plans for a new school building at Sipayik, with the tearing down of the Passamaquoddy tribal government office building that will be the site for the new school. The building was torn down by Thomas DiCenzo Inc.