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Edward French

2016

Whiting ordinance changes don’t alter wind project plans

The decision by Whiting residents to make the town's ordinance governing wind turbines more restrictive has apparently not caused the wind energy company that has been eyeing a possible project in the area since 2010 to drop its plans.

2016

Sipayik recall vote on tribal councillor, vice chief disputed

In the March 26 election at Sipayik called by Passamaquoddy Chief Fred Moore III, 86% of the tribal members who voted favored recalling Vice Chief Vera Francis and 93% were in favor of recalling tribal councillor Madonna Soctomah.

2016

Salt shipments through to start in July -- New England Salt Company

The $9 million bulk conveyor system at the Port of Eastport that was completed three years ago will finally have its baptism by fire not with wood chips but with salt.

2016

First tissue machine begins production; 80 jobs created

The first of the two tissue machines that will be run by St. Croix Tissue at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville began its startup phase in March and made its first saleable paper on March 16.

2016

Chief calls recall vote on vice chief and councillor

An election to recall Passamaquoddy Vice Chief Vera Francis of Sipayik and tribal councillor Madonna Soctomah has been called for Saturday, March 26, by Chief Fred Moore III. Voting will be held at the youth and recreation building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2016

Legislation allows for tribal elver fishery without individual quotas

Legislation that allows the state to enter into agreements with the tribes in the state to provide for the taking of elvers without individual allocations of quota was passed unanimously in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives on March 3.

2016

Welshpool wharf project moves ahead

The Welshpool Landing project recently received a significant investment of federal funding that will help move the project forward so that berthing can be offered this summer.