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.
Edward French
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.
2016
FERC licensing of four St. Croix dams debated
The decades-long debate over federal licensing of Woodland Pulp's storage dams on the St.
2016
Petition seeks two-year terms for tribal chief and vice chief--Chief Fred Moore
The ongoing turmoil in the tribal government at Sipayik is continuing, with the four tribal councillors who had suspended Chief Fred Moore from his administrative duties now also acting to suspend the administrative authority of Vice Chief Vera Francis.