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Edward French

2014

Breakwater bids higher than expected

The Eastport Port Authority is planning to scale back on the scope of the breakwater rebuilding project, by eliminating at least for now a wave-protection wall, as the lowest bid for the project is $5.5 million higher than the current amount of funding.

2014

Bill proposals would assert rights of tribe

Legislation that would further assert the rights of tribes in Maine, including the right for tribal representatives to vote in the legislature and for the tribes to cooperatively manage the elver fishery with the state, is being proposed by the Passamaquoddy representative.

2014

Joint management of elver fishery proposed by tribe

The dispute between state and Passamaquoddy officials over management of the elver fishery and a license cap for tribal fishermen continued at a January 6 meeting in Augusta that was requested by Governor Paul LePage.

2014

Ice storm cuts out heat and light in area

Neighbors helped neighbors in the aftermath of the pre-Christmas ice storm in Washington County, Maine, and Charlotte County, New Brunswick, and utility linemen are heroes in many people's eyes, as many left their own families during the holiday to restore power.

2014

Tribe rolling dice again for Calais gaming

Having been turned down for over 20 years, the Passamaquoddy Tribe once again is rolling the dice for a gaming facility, this time for slot machines and high-stakes beano in Calais. The tribe's latest effort is only one among several gaming proposals that the legislature is now considering.

2014

Islanders rally for fire victim

Following the collapse of a section of the Eastport breakwater on December 4, a new location for fishermen to get to their boats will be set up at Broad Cove, but with their boats on moorings and not berthed at floats. Also, boat owners who are able to obtain insurance

2014

Bill proposes St. Croix River alewife closure

A legislative bill to again close the upper portion of the St. Croix River to the passage of alewives is among the measures being submitted by area legislators for this session of the Maine Legislature.