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Edward French

2014

Chip mill fire fails to slow production at Woodland Pulp

The fire that caused extensive damage to the Fulghum Fibres mill that supplies the chips for Woodland Pulp did not interrupt production at the pulp mill, as Fulghum Fibres brought in two portable chippers within a week and also had a supply of chips on site.

2014

Technology change not anticipated to impact pellet plans

A change in technology for producing the wood pellets at the facility planned by Thermogen Industries in Eastport will not affect the company's interest in the project. Scott Tranchemontagne says, "Our commitment to Eastport remains as strong as ever.

2014

House favors tribe’s casino plan for Calais

The odds of state approval for the Passamaquoddy Tribe's proposal for a casino in Calais increased substantially after the Maine House of Representatives voted down a committee's recommendation against the measure and gave its support for the casino.

2014

State, tribal elver deal unravels

The tentative agreement that had been reached between the state and the Passamaquoddy Tribe for the upcoming elver fishery fell apart during a work session of the legislature's Marine Resources Committee on February 19.

2014

Breakwater reconstruction work to begin

The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be providing nearly $2 million in additional funding for rebuilding the Eastport breakwater so that sufficient monies will be committed to accept the lowest bid for the project.

2014

Tribes, state close to elver fishery accord

A negotiated agreement between the State of Maine and the four Maine tribes to govern the upcoming elver fishing season, which begins next month, moved closer to being finalized at a work session on LD 1625 held by the legislature's Marine Resources Committee on February 12.

2014

AOS 77 to file suit against Calais over contractual dispute

The AOS 77 school board is proceeding with a lawsuit against Calais over payment of the city's share of the AOS superintendent's contract, after mediation failed to resolve the issue.