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Edward French

2014

Report finds state unilaterally restricts tribe's fishing rights

The Maine Legislature has unilaterally acted to restrict the saltwater fishing rights of Passamaquoddy tribal members by circumventing the required amendment process under the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, according to a recently issued report from the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission...

2014

Nursing home closure felt by community

The closure of Lubec's Oceanview Nursing Home at the end of August, which was recently announced, will leave a void in the community, say many local residents. One former employee, who declined an interview, called it a "travesty." The effect will be felt by those directly served and their...

2014

Millennium Marine celebrates opening

Along with celebrating the Fourth of July, the residents of Eastport and surrounding communities also celebrated the opening of Millennium Marine USA's boatbuilding facility in Quoddy Village on July 4.

2014

TRC report asserts cultural genocide practiced in Maine

Truth and reconciliation commissions in Maine and Canada released their findings and recommendations this month concerning the abuse of Native children in either the state's child welfare system or the Indian Residential Schools in Canada.

2014

Downeast LNG changes plans, proposes export/import facility

After waiting nearly eight years for federal permitting for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Robbinston and having finally received a positive final environmental impact statement (FEIS) in May but no final approval yet, Downeast LNG plans to file a new application with the...

2014

Downeast LNG changes plans, proposes export/import facility

After waiting nearly eight years for federal permitting for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Robbinston and having finally received a positive final environmental impact statement (FEIS) in May but no final approval yet, Downeast LNG plans to file a new application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

2014

New access route and port expansion debated

The Eastport Port Authority board voted 4-1 to formally endorse the concept plan for a new access route to Eastport at its June 15 meeting. The motion noted that the board believes that the plan "coincides with the long-term cultural, environmental and economic interests of the Port of Eastport..."