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Edward French

2011

State and tribes agree to explore abuses in child welfare system

Providing Native children who were taken from their families and suffered abuse in foster care in Maine the chance to tell their stories may not only unearth the truth about the child welfare system and help with their own healing but may also cause that system to be changed.

2011

Pulp mill’s switch to natural gas may save $12 million annually

Woodland Pulp LLC plans to begin construction of a natural gas line to power its mill in Baileyville in early June. The mill's owners expect to be able to recoup the $12 million cost for the new gas line in one year, through avoided costs for oil payments.

2011

Legislators eye bills to reform school funding

The legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee continued this week to consider 11 bills to amend the current school-funding formula that were the subject of a public hearing on May 4.

2011

Conservatives, Williamson win election

Election results in New Brunswick Southwest and throughout the province mirrored the national trend on May 2, as voters chose a majority of Conservative Party candidates, boosted the standing of the New Democratic Party and dropped the Liberals.

2011

Port keeps growing, celebrates its 1,000th ship

A ceremony marking the arrival of the 1,000th ship to call at the Port of Eastport was an occasion to celebrate the port's success over the past 30 years and its ongoing efforts so that it is one of the fastest growing cargo ports in New England.

2011

Five candidates vying for seat in Canadian election on May 2

Five candidates are seeking to replace a longtime member of parliament who is not seeking reelection for the Southwest New Brunswick seat in the Canadian general election on Monday, May 2.

2011

Six plans approved for Cobscook Bay rockweed harvest

Plans submitted by six companies and individuals have been approved by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) for harvesting rockweed in Cobscook Bay this year.