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Edward French

2013

Natural gas complex to cut heating costs

The former Louisiana-Pacific OSB mill in Baileyville has been redeveloped into a high-capacity natural gas fueling complex that will be serving Maine industries and businesses from paper mills to food processing plants and hospitals and helping them save significantly on fuel costs.

2013

Pros and cons of east-west highway debated

Although limited by time constraints in asking questions about the east-west highway project, the nearly 40 people who attended the forum in Eastport pressed the project developer on issues ranging from how the project would benefit Maine, why rail isn't being considered instead and how much...

2013

Bills eye saving alewife runs and nursing homes

While the Democrats who control the Maine Legislature will be battling with Governor Paul LePage over his budget proposal that the Maine Municipal Association terms "a broadside attack on the property tax," the legislature also will be considering numerous other measures during this session.

2013

Media staff challenges reflect employment concerns in county

Community news organizations in Washington County face a conundrum shared by many other employers and employees in the county.

2013

Fishing regulations changed to curb largemouth bass

The illegal introduction of invasive largemouth bass into the St. Croix River watershed last year has prompted the state to change its fishing regulations to try to limit its growth in population and the spread of the fish into nearby lakes and rivers.

2013

Idle No More rally raises awareness about Native cause

Wabanaki supporters of a movement for indigenous rights and environmental justice that began in Canada took advantage of the New Year's Eve celebration in Bank Square, Eastport, to help spread the message of the Idle No More protests against controversial actions by the Harper government.

2013

All 10 towns to stay in AOS without Calais

During the January 3 meeting of the AOS #77 school board in Perry to discuss the withdrawal of Calais, the remaining municipalities in the AOS indicated they would stay in the school system, at least for the following year...