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Edward French

2024

Area schools' surplus fund balances examined

At least one school department in AOS 77 would have more money in its surplus fund balance than state law allows and three other departments could exceed the allowable amount, under the current proposed budgets for the next year.

2024

CBP decisions hampering visits by cruise ships, passenger ferry

Efforts to boost tourism and travel through cruise ships and a passenger ferry at Eastport and Campobello are being hampered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decisions not to provide clearance service for passengers entering the U.S. in certain instances.

2024

Cuts made to more funding for rural patrol

While the state supplemental budget that was signed into law on April 22 includes more funding for the Maine State Police that could help beef up rural patrol coverage in the state, including Washington County, the additional amount was cut significantly during the legislative process.

2024

Local shipping safety measures eyed after Key bridge disaster

The risks associated with ships or tankers traveling through Head Harbour Passage were hotly debated during the days of the Pittston oil refinery plan for Eastport and the LNG proposals for Passamaquoddy Bay.

2024

AOS central office may move out of Eastport

The AOS 77 central office may be heading out of Eastport to a new site outside of the AOS regional school district and for an annual cost that could be more than five times as much the current amount paid by the AOS for the space.

2024

Tribal sovereignty bill may be pared down to consensus issues

A tribal sovereignty bill that was introduced in the legislature near the end of February may be pared down to those areas where agreement can be reached between the tribes and the state so that it doesn't end up being vetoed at the end of the short legislative session scheduled to adjourn in April.

2024

Facing increased patient need, health center plans new facility

With space restrictions at its current location and an increasing patient need, Eastport Health Care (EHC) is planning to relocate to a new facility not far from its current Boynton Street location.