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Edward French

2010

Fishermen consider regulatory changes following accidents

Lubec area fishermen recently met with Maine Marine Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard officials to consider possible regulatory changes that would help prevent the loss of life for any more fishermen in this area.

2010

Council selects new Eastport city manager

Eastport city councillors have decided on a new city manager and are expected to make the appointment and approve a contract at the April 12 council meeting.

2010

Schools tackling tough budget decisions

Possible cuts in the Eastport school system because of a significant drop in revenue led to a healthy turnout of school staff, city councillors and city budget committee members at the April 6 Eastport School Committee meeting. Superintendent Terry Lux told those attending that the loss in revenue this year,

2010

City budget proposal would cut four positions

Because of declining revenues and a desire by the Eastport City Council to not increase the tax rate, acting City Manager George "Bud" Finch is proposing a new budget for fiscal year 2011 that would include eliminating four positions in the Eastport municipal government.

2010

Province to fund island ferry study

The province of New Brunswick has agreed to fund a study to look at year-round ferry service for Campobello Island. The island's Health and Wellness Advisory Committee has been pressing for the need for year-round ferry service to the mainland to access goods and services.

2010

Fraud cited as agency closes island’s bank

Up to $1.7 million in financial fraud by at least one former employee of the Deer Island Credit Union was a significant factor in the decision by the regulatory agency that has been managing the facility to close the only financial institution on the island.

2010

Tribal casino plan pushed in response to Oxford proposal

A proposal for a casino in Oxford County is spurring the Passamaquoddy Tribe to have the state's voters reconsider the tribe's plans for a casino in Washington County.