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Edward French

2009

Sunken vessel believed to be All American

Efforts to raise a sea urchin dragger that sank this year in Cobscook Bay are expected to continue in the coming days. The boat, believed to be probably the All American, was located by members of the Maine State Police dive team on December 7 near Reversing Falls, Pembroke.

2009

Schools brace for pending subsidy losses

Schools in Union 104 could lose nearly three-quarters of a million dollars from reductions in state subsidies over the next three years, according to projections by the Maine Department of Education.

2009

High lobster catch nets better price as risks are foreseen

Good catches, fair seas and a better price have greeted New Brunswick lobster fishermen during the first two weeks of their season. However, prices are still down significantly from two years ago, and fishermen know that catches cannot continue increasing every year.

2009

Wood pellet firms eye port facility with bond package

Two wood pellet producers, one locally based and one from outside the region, recently contacted the port of Eastport to indicate their interest in shipping through the port, following the passage of the transportation bond issue in the November 3 statewide election that will provide $4.

2009

Water district seeks 18.6% rate increase

The Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD) is again filing for a rate increase with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The water district is seeking an 18.6% hike for all customer classes, which would amount to a $138,899 increase in revenues.

2009

Sonar assists divers’ continued search for lost dragger’s crew

The search for two fishermen who have been missing since a sea urchin dragger sank on October 20 in Cobscook Bay has so far not yielded any results, but efforts will be continuing. With the October 20 sinking of the Bottom Basher, a 34-foot dragger out of Lubec, three lives were lost.

2009

Farmers form new company to market Maine organic milk

The ups and downs of dairy farming are back on the upswing, and three Washington County farmers are hopeful that a new venture focused on local production, a buy local campaign and ownership by the farmers, who will benefit from any profits, will help ensure a sustainable future for their farms.