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2009

Bill aims to address health disparities in tribe and county

Significantly lower than average life expectancy for Passamaquoddy tribal members and high cancer death and poor health rates for Washington County residents have prompted the introduction of legislation to address those issues.

2009

DECH placed on ‘immediate jeopardy’ status after incident

State and federal regulatory agencies have released their findings in the most recent investigation of Down East Community Hospital (DECH), triggered by a complaint about the care provided to an emergency department patient on October 3-4, 2008.

2009

Credit union closing branch on Campobello

Campobello residents have learned that Friday, June 26, will be the last day of business at the Charlotte County Credit Union (CCCU) branch on the island. The company is also closing its branch in Blacks Harbour.

2009

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2009

Port to handle windmill blade shipment soon

The port of Eastport will be handling shipments of windmill blades around the end of April or the first part of May, with other shipments possible. The 108 blades, each 125 feet long, are being shipped from Brazil by General Electric for a project in Maine.

2009

Rockweed controversy heats up as season nears

The controversy surrounding the harvesting of rockweed in Cobscook Bay that stayed on the back burner during the winter months is beginning to heat up as the 2009 harvest season approaches.

2009

Organic dairy farmers eye alternatives to Hood market

A year ago, Tide Mill Farm in Edmunds was featured by HP Hood on promotional brochures for the Stonyfield Farm organic yogurt and milk brand. One year later, "and we're the ones getting the pink slip," says Aaron Bell, who runs the dairy farm with his wife Carly DelSignore.