2014
Economic downturn affects port budget
Reflecting the hard winter and the slow arrival of spring, the Eastport Port Authority board adjusted its 2014 financial projections downward, at its April 22 meeting.
Edward French
2014
Hospital faces large deficits, declining use
Four lay-offs and a reduction in over 500 hours of staff time per week have taken effect at Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) as a result of a deficit of over $500,000 in just the first two months of the 2014 year.
2014
Mixed martial arts punch up healthy lifestyle at Sipayik
Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters are training regularly at the Pleasant Point Youth and Recreation building, with two of the members preparing for upcoming matches.
2014
Coast Guard, RCMP agree to joint patrols
A new agreement between the U.S. and Canada will allow the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to jointly carry out law enforcement operations in the St. Croix River and the Bay of Fundy. The agreement was signed on April 8 at Coast Guard Station Eastport by U.S.
2014
Tribe taps into maple syrup market with Jackman operation
The Passamaquoddy Tribe is tapping into the maple syrup market this year, as it begins an ambitious plan that will lead to revenue for the tribe and up to 25 jobs.
2014
Bill to change rockweed law draws debate
A bill to amend the rockweed harvesting laws in Maine was opposed by both conservationists and harvesters, with even those few who testified in favor of the legislation suggesting changes...
2014
Tribe’s plan for Calais casino heads to defeat in Senate
A bill to allow the Passamaquoddy Tribe to establish a casino in Calais went down to defeat in the Maine Senate on March 27. While the House of Representatives had been supportive, the Senate voted 20 to 15 against the measure.